Going into my second film as a director, it's night and day of what it was like going into my first film. It doesn't matter what you know in your head and what you've been taught until you're there and doing it; it's a whole new ball game. Derek Magyar balldaydirector share on social
There's lots of incredible roles out there that I'd love to tackle, but there's a select group of actors I find myself gravitating towards, like Philip Seymour Hoffman or Sean Penn or Daniel Day-Lewis - real transformational actors. Derek Magyar actordanielday share on social
I approach directing from an actor's standpoint. Derek Magyar actorapproachdirect Change image and share on social
I love the art of filmmaking very much in all aspects. Derek Magyar artaspectfilmmake Change image and share on social
I think a lot of us can relate to not choosing to face a painful memory, and something that's a painful past, and wanting to pretend like it never happened. Derek Magyar choosefacehappen Change image and share on social
I come from a family where my father is a filmmaker and professor of film. Derek Magyar familyfatherfilm Change image and share on social
I'd say I'm definitely an actor first and foremost, but I love filmmaking. Derek Magyar actorfilmmakeforemost Change image and share on social
As an actor, if you were to simplify what acting really is, it's about letting go. Derek Magyar actactorlet Change image and share on social
CalArts was incredible for me. It's a school that I rave about and constantly want to give back to. Derek Magyar backcalartsconstantly Change image and share on social
