The Essay - On Directing - 5. Mike Figgis

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Film director Mike Figgis reflects on the lessons he learned in Hollywood and how they shaped his approach to making movies.

In the final essay of this series, Mike Figgis reflects on the lessons he learned while working on big studio films in Hollywood, and on how those experiences shaped his own approach to directing.

The series is produced by Sasha Yevtushenko.

Mike Figgis is an Academy Award nominated film director, writer, and composer. His films include, Cold Creek Manor (2003), Hotel (2001), Timecode (2000), Miss Julie (1999), The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1999), One Night Stand (1997), Flamenco Women (1997), Leaving Las Vegas (1995), The Browning Version (1994), Mr. Jones (1993), Liebestraum (1991), Internal Affairs (1990) and Stormy Monday (1988).

Mike Figgis is currently in pre-production on his latest film which he is due to start filming in London later this year.