You don’t have to be a titan of the fashion industry (or even interested in fashion!) to appreciate the Coco Chanel biopic that hits theaters this week. All you have to be is willing to empathize with the story of a young person who dreams of success and is in search of a way to make it all materialize. Sound like your situation? Then Coco Before Chanel should be on your must see list.

Director Anne Fontaine joined us to discuss her most recent film as well as the key pointers for those seeking a career in cinema.

What does Anne find most importantly when directing a script? She advises being as knowledgeable as possible regarding character elements and the story you want to tell. Knowing all the complex angles of the personalities within the story allows one to create the solid foundation on which the story will be told.

Anne also discusses the ways in which her career as an actress has influenced her role as a director. So which does she prefer acting or directing? Find out by checking out our interview with Anne Fontaine!