Question 1

Who is this for?

Accepted Answer

Directing Unfiltered is designed for:

• Directors aged 18–30
 • Early + emerging creatives exploring directing for stage or screen
 • Directors who want real, practical mentorship
 • Those who feel shut out of traditional routes or institutions

If you’ve ever felt like “directing is for other people” - this space is for you.

Question 2

What happens in a mentoring session?

Accepted Answer

1:1 Sessions (60 minutes)

Every 1:1 session is completely shaped around you and what you need at this moment in your directing journey. We can work on:

• Building confidence as a director
 • Understanding text and story
 • Working with actors
 • Leading the rehearsal room
 • Preparing for an R&D, rehearsal, or interview
 • Developing your creative process and practice
 • Career planning + next steps
 • Any questions you’ve always wanted to ask but never had the space to ask

It’s a flexible, supportive space - tailored entirely to you. You receive a short preparation form to fill in before your session, as soon as you book.

Group Sessions (90 minutes)

Group sessions offer a collaborative space for up to four emerging directors to learn together.

You’ll also receive a short preparation form when you book, so I can understand what each person wants to focus on and shape the session around the shared needs of the room.

Group sessions are:

• Collaborative, discussion-led
 • A space to learn from each other, as well as me.
 • Designed to give the whole group tools + techniques
 • Energising and supportive

Question 3

How are sessions delivered?

Accepted Answer

All sessions take place online via Google Meet. You receive the link automatically once you book

• 1:1 sessions are 60 minutes
 • Group sessions are 90 minutes (up to 4 people)
 • A short preparation form is sent when you book, so I can tailor the session to your needs.

Question 4

What You’ll Leave With

Accepted Answer

•  More confidence in your directing approach
 • Practical tools you can use immediately
 • Clear next steps for your journey
 • Insight into text, rehearsal rooms, working with actors
 • A supportive space to ask what you’ve never had the chance to ask​​​

Question 5

Pricing

Accepted Answer

1:1 Mentoring (60 min):

• Standard Rate: £25
 • Student Rate: £15 (use code STUDENT1TO1)

Group Sessions (90 min, max 4 people):

• Standard Rate: £15 per person
 • Student Rate: £10 (use code STUDENTGROUP)

Pricing includes preparation time so your session is packed with tailored guidance and support.

Question 6

Monthly Mentorship Giveaway

Accepted Answer

Monthly Mentorship Giveaway

Every month, I offer one free 1 to 1 session  session to an emerging director, who would benefit from extra support.

You can nominate yourself or someone else - I pull one name at random in a monthly draw.

Winners receive a full 1-hour, 1 to 1 session, tailored to whatever they need right now.

How it works

1. Fill out the short nomination form - Nominate someone here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeffbYSJ13qoMNVBT-dRR2ScEtSAqUZnQZrHpv6p7KkyPm7vw/viewform?usp=dialog)
2. Your name goes into that month’s draw
3. One person is selected at random
4. The winner is contacted directly and sent a quick pre-meeting form.
5. We book in the session!

Question 7

Access & Support

Accepted Answer

If you have any access needs, for example: captions, breaks, communication preferences or working pace, just let me know. I’m very happy to adapt the session to support you.

Question 8

Questions?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at elena.yianni@yahoo.co.uk.