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10 legendary directors who never wrote a single script
- Directing and writing are different creative skills.
- Many acclaimed directors rely on screenwriters.
- John Ford directed over 100 films and won four Best Director Oscars.
The article argues that directing and screenwriting are distinct skills, and that filmmaking is collaborative, challenging the idea that a film’s director is its sole creative author. It says directors with strong visual instincts or an ability to work with actors can benefit from trusting screenwriters to develop…
