Notes on an American Film Director at Work(2008)

Notes on an American Film Director at Work is a documentary that captures filmmaker Jonas Mekas observing Martin Scorsese at work on The Departed. Shot across multiple locations during production, the film documents Scorsese's creative process as he directs his cast and crew through scenes for the 2006 crime thriller. Mekas, a pioneering experimental filmmaker himself, brings an intimate perspective to the behind-the-scenes experience, revealing how one of cinema's most celebrated directors operates on set. The documentary offers rare access to Scorsese's methods, from blocking actors to collaborating with his team, providing film enthusiasts with an unfiltered look at the making of a major Hollywood production.