The term 'DIRECTORS' Banes' refers to the difficulties that DIRECTORS face when making a movie. The crossword solution for this term is 'HAMS', which is an acronym for 'Highly Ambitious Movie Stars'. These are actors who are overly ambitious and often cause problems for DIRECTORS by demanding more money, more screen time, or other special privileges. This can make it difficult for DIRECTORS to complete their projects on time and within budget.