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Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in The Simple Life

From Reality TV to Studio Feature Films: How "The Simple Life" Made Me a Better Director

Hollywood director reveals how working with Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie on 'The Simple Life' taught him comedy structure and efficiency that transformed his directing career. From reality TV to Paramount films - insider secrets from the set.

Jeff Fisher

Jul 173 min read

The Perfect Fit: Taped Audition Tips from a Director's Chair

It's Like Shopping for the Perfect Jacket Watching actors audition is like going shopping with a friend looking for the right outfit for...

Jeff Fisher

Jul 22 min read

What A Director Looks for in an Audition (And on Set).

When we were casting "The Stranger in My Home," we saw nearly a hundred incredibly talented actresses for the role of Katie. But when Amiah Miller's audition tape came in, I knew immediately: if she wasn’t the one, I was going to be seriously bummed.

Jeff Fisher

Jun 63 min read

How Brian DePalma Scared Me Into Being A Director.

How to get inspiration from the things that scare you the most.

Jeff Fisher

Jun 31 min read