Jodie Foster focuses on directing after 50 years in spotlight

US director Jodie Foster (L), US actress Julia Roberts (C) and US actor George Clooney after the screening of the film "Money Monster" at the Cannes Film Festival this month.

Sydney (AFP) - Hollywood star Jodie Foster is setting her sights on directing more movies as she marks half a century in the spotlight, although has no plans to completely quit acting.

The 53-year-old, in Sydney to promote her latest directorial effort "Money Monster" starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, made her debut behind the camera in her 20s with "Little Man Tate" but has only directed a handful of films since.