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In this class session, a master returns to us to teach us how a theme can guide a filmmaker's every decision.  I also give some disappointing news about the upcoming semester.

In this class session, Billy gives us perhaps his greatest lesson about being your own filmmaker, in spite of surrounding circumstances.

In this class session, Billy gives a pointer on how you can use blocking to help you edit, but more importantly, helps us all understand the lose-lose proposition that is remakes.

In this class session, Billy teaches us about counterpoint in storytelling, and about how to hide your exposition.

In this class session, Billy doles out some helpful hints to making your life on set much easier.

In this class session, Billy teaches us the beauty in simplicity.

In this class session, Billy teaches us what it's like to be before your time.

In this class session, Billy teaches us his approach to casting and gives us some insight into how he leveraged the power of efficiency.

In this class session, Billy breaks one of his own rules, and shows what to expect from doing a controversial film.

In this class session, Billy teaches us about how to play into the muses and not fight them.

In this class session, Billy gives us a lot to think about. From the trick to dealing with every actor, even the most difficult, to comic timing, to what not to show an audience.

In this class session, Billy gives us his thoughts on story structure, and tells us what he wanted from actors.

In this class session, Billy tells us all about the man he was born to collaborate with, and how that collaboration went well beyond the writer's room.

In this class session, Billy shows us why some stories just aren't made for the screen.

In this class session, Billy teaches us why harder might be smarter.

In this class session, Billy teaches us about persistence and closeups.

In this class session, Billy teaches us the importance of decision-making.

In this class session, Billy teaches us about what is needed for great collaboration, and why too much control will hurt you.

In this class session, Billy teaches us not only how to grab an audience's attention from the fade up, but also how to help keep them there.

In this class session, Billy gives us insight on three key aspects of visual storytelling.