So I was like, you know what, though?

I need to establish her as a big star in a big space like this.

And everything can't be at the small theater.

We could afford downtown.

So I put the rehearsal scenes in that big theater because there's a big space,

but I didn't have to pay anybody to be there.

So smart.

So I shot all the rehearsal scenes in there to get in your head that she was in this giant place. And then when I shot the actual performance, it was this kind of favor we could afford, but your brain

or already told herself that she was at the Microsoft. That is so smart. Wow.

You need your dumb drinks. We know them.

Hello, and welcome back to the director's cut, brought to you by the Directors Guild of America.

In our 300th episode, we wanted to take a moment to say thank you to the many directors and directors team members who have participated in our conversation series over the years.

We also want to thank you, our listeners, for tuning into our show and supporting our members' work, whether this is your

first or your 300th time listening.

Today's episode takes us behind the scenes of director Nisha Ganatra's new comedy, The High Note.

The film tells the story of Maggie, the overworked personal assistant to superstar singer Grace Davis.

When Grace's manager presents her with a choice that could

alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change both of

their lives forever. In addition to the high note, Ms. Gannachra's other directorial credits include

the feature films Late Night, Fast Food High, and Chutney Popcorn, the movie for television, Pete's Christmas, and episodes of Transparent, Dear food high, and chutney popcorn, the movie for television Pete's Christmas,

and episodes of transparent, dear white people, Mr. Robot, and Brooklyn Nine-N-N-N-Natra spoke with

fellow director Laura Taruso about filming the high note in front of a virtual audience. Listen on for

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