Judith Weston is a sought-after coach and teacher to first-class filmmakers and actors around the world, and has been supporting them with workshops, consultations and books for nearly 40 years. Her first book, Directing Actors, was originally published in 1996 and a 25th Anniversary Edition came out in 2021. Her second book, The Film Director’s Intuition, was published in 2003 and the audiobook version is out now.

Directing Actors - 25th Anniversary Edition: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television

The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques

The Director Whisperer: Judith Weston Teaches Filmmakers How to Talk to Actors - Vanity Fair

judithweston.com

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