Directing Subtext

What is subtext? What is the role of subtext in your film? How does the director play into creating subtext?

Subtext refers to what is happening under the direct conversation of the actors. Subtexts add dimension to the character so that the audience is able to sympathize with the character more. Everyone is responsible for creating subtext because cooperation is vital to create an effective story. The creator of the story must put into consideration the motivation behind the character so that the sympathy by the audience is maximized. Putting this into consideration, the director can specify how the scene is shot or how the charactered should be directed.