LOS ANGELES — Writer William Yu always knew he wanted to try directing, but he thought he wouldn't get the opportunity for years.
Directing even a short film can cost a lot of money. An average short costs between $700 to $1,500 per minute, according to several online estimates. You have to hire a cast and crew, rent equipment and secure locations, then pay for postproduction, promotion and distribution.
After his pilot script for "Good Boy," which follows a Korean American aspiring streetwear designer, was selected for the 2020 Sundance Episodic Makers Lab, Yu started asking director friends whether he should try directing it himself.
