Directorial

/ˌdaɪrekˈtɔːriəl/
adjective

Related to or typical of a director or the work of directing, especially in movies, plays, or other performances.

His directorial debut received high praises from critics.
Visual representation of "directorial" - Related to or typical of a director or the work of directing, especially in movies, plays, or other performances.

Often appears as...

  • directorial debut
  • directorial style
adjective

Having or showing the skill of a director, or being good at directing tasks, operations, or people.

His directorial skills are evident in the company's growth.
Visual representation of "directorial" - Having or showing the skill of a director, or being good at directing tasks, operations, or people.

Often appears as...

  • directorial skills
  • directorial excellence
adjective

Related to or typical of a director or the work of directing, especially in movies, plays, or other performances.

His directorial debut received high praises from critics.
Visual representation of "directorial" - Related to or typical of a director or the work of directing, especially in movies, plays, or other performances.

Often appears as...

  • directorial debut
  • directorial style
adjective

Having or showing the skill of a director, or being good at directing tasks, operations, or people.

His directorial skills are evident in the company's growth.
Visual representation of "directorial" - Having or showing the skill of a director, or being good at directing tasks, operations, or people.

Often appears as...

  • directorial skills
  • directorial excellence
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Artistic Vision

Indicates an individual's creative control in artistic productions, like films or plays.

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The film’s directorial vision was pioneering for its genre.
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First-Time Achievement

Often used to highlight the initial attempt at directing a project, notably in artistic fields.

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The actress impressed the industry with her directorial debut.
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Critique Praise

Critics may use 'directorial' to compliment the guiding hand behind a project's success.

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Her directorial choices earned the film multiple awards.
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Artistic Vision

Indicates an individual's creative control in artistic productions, like films or plays.

Illustration for Artistic Vision
The film’s directorial vision was pioneering for its genre.
LampPro Tip 2/3

First-Time Achievement

Often used to highlight the initial attempt at directing a project, notably in artistic fields.

Illustration for First-Time Achievement
The actress impressed the industry with her directorial debut.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Critique Praise

Critics may use 'directorial' to compliment the guiding hand behind a project's success.

Illustration for Critique Praise
Her directorial choices earned the film multiple awards.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Artistic Vision

Indicates an individual's creative control in artistic productions, like films or plays.

Illustration for Artistic Vision
The film’s directorial vision was pioneering for its genre.
LampPro Tip 2/3

First-Time Achievement

Often used to highlight the initial attempt at directing a project, notably in artistic fields.

Illustration for First-Time Achievement
The actress impressed the industry with her directorial debut.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Critique Praise

Critics may use 'directorial' to compliment the guiding hand behind a project's success.

Illustration for Critique Praise
Her directorial choices earned the film multiple awards.
Visual representation of the word "Directorial"

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Quote examples

Terry Teachout

American Critic

I'm not rigid about directorial changes: I judge them on a case-by-case basis. In the case of a play whose text is widely familiar, I'm open to drastic changes that may alter the author's meaning, perhaps even considerably. If the results don't work, then I say so.
Portrait of Terry Teachout

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Remo D'Souza

Indian Dancer

I didn't start out my directorial career with a dance film, as I knew people thought a choreographer will easily make a dance film. And even with a non-dance film, I had delivered a successful film.
Portrait of Remo D'Souza

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Raghava Lawrence

Self-respect is the more important attribute than money and hence I am walking out of my debut Bollywood directorial venture 'Laxmmi Bomb.
Portrait of Raghava Lawrence

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Jodie Foster

American Actress

I think I'm drawn to films more as a director with a directorial mind even as an actor. I make movies to make the films, not to act.
Portrait of Jodie Foster

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Takeshi Kitano

Japanese Actor

My film directorial career has been nothing but repetition of one failure after another!
Portrait of Takeshi Kitano

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Iain Glen

Scottish Actor

I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel.
Portrait of Iain Glen

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Anna Boden

American Director

I feel like directorial teams aren't quite as uncommon in documentary.
Portrait of Anna Boden

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Julia Barr

American Actress

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.
Portrait of Julia Barr

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Geoffrey S. Fletcher

American Director

You only get one world premiere of your directorial debut.
Portrait of Geoffrey S. Fletcher

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Babu Antony

Indian Actor

I'm excited about my directorial debut, 'Piano.
Portrait of Babu Antony

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Terry Teachout

American Critic

I'm not rigid about directorial changes: I judge them on a case-by-case basis. In the case of a play whose text is widely familiar, I'm open to drastic changes that may alter the author's meaning, perhaps even considerably. If the results don't work, then I say so.
Portrait of Terry Teachout

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Remo D'Souza

Indian Dancer

I didn't start out my directorial career with a dance film, as I knew people thought a choreographer will easily make a dance film. And even with a non-dance film, I had delivered a successful film.
Portrait of Remo D'Souza

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Raghava Lawrence

Self-respect is the more important attribute than money and hence I am walking out of my debut Bollywood directorial venture 'Laxmmi Bomb.
Portrait of Raghava Lawrence

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Jodie Foster

American Actress

I think I'm drawn to films more as a director with a directorial mind even as an actor. I make movies to make the films, not to act.
Portrait of Jodie Foster

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Takeshi Kitano

Japanese Actor

My film directorial career has been nothing but repetition of one failure after another!
Portrait of Takeshi Kitano

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Iain Glen

Scottish Actor

I've been aware of the work I do as an actor being directorial in feel.
Portrait of Iain Glen

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Anna Boden

American Director

I feel like directorial teams aren't quite as uncommon in documentary.
Portrait of Anna Boden

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Julia Barr

American Actress

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.
Portrait of Julia Barr

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Geoffrey S. Fletcher

American Director

You only get one world premiere of your directorial debut.
Portrait of Geoffrey S. Fletcher

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Babu Antony

Indian Actor

I'm excited about my directorial debut, 'Piano.
Portrait of Babu Antony
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