Can a director....
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the director needs all the best, experience team around him. a great, non-flaky producer is a must have. a great DP is another and last but not least a director needs a great editor to help keep the vision strong.
if any parts of the team are weak, the director will have to step in and help, pulling away time and effort from the tasks at hand to help with production, casting, DP work, etc...
given that lot's can go wrong in production, all the way from the director screwing up to having a shittay writer, it's a miracle sometimes for projects to get accomplished at all...
and yes i have horror stories, one going on right now. i think the only advice i can give as a director you must problem solve constantly and try and maintain your vision with a smile and despite all adversities that come your way - because it's a guarantee, they will be coming your way...