The Five C's is one of the most widely respected books on filmmaking ever published. With the aid of hundreds of photographers and diagrams, it clearly and concisely presents the essential concepts an
Dealmaking-the popular, award-winning "self-defense" book for everyone working in the film and television industry-is now updated to include the latest legal rulings and entertainment technology deve
Grammar of the Film Language is a unique guide to the visual narrative techniques that form the "language" of filmmaking. This language is basic to the very positioning and moving of players and camer
Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade distills William Froug's many years as a Hollywood professional and a highly respected screenwriting teacher into a fresh and timeless primer that takes the novice sc
Comedy is not magic, not inspiration, not a "gift." Mostly, it's simple rules and structures-the logic of the illogical-tools that anyone can use.The Comic Toolbox is a straightforward, often humorous
Each of the thirty-nine films that Wise has directed is presented here in photographs, a complete cast and credits listing, a story synopsis, and, most importantly, Robert Wise's own comments.Robert
Offers short essays on areas such as avoiding the obvious, the birth of ideas, and episodic forms, and in-depth interviews with screenwriters responsible for films including Thelma & Louise , Fo
Demystifies marketing issues in the film industry, revealing inside information on distributor strategies and their marketing expenditures and profiling marketing strategies of films of widely varying
Charlie Haden (1937–2014) was the rare sort of musician who transcended easy categorization—other than to say that his uniquely elegant and eloquent bass playing, with its readily recognizable sound,
A film is finished and almost ready to make its way into theaters, but one or more of its prime movers (producer, director, studio brass) contends that it doesn't feel right. What can be almost instan
Presents 25 photographs of and essays by 25 screenwriters. The writers talk about why they write, what inspires them, and how they cope with the motion picture industry's frustrations and pleasures.
The Twilight Zone has captivated and haunted the imaginations of countless millions of viewers from its 1959 debut through its 156 subsequent episodes and many years of steady rebroadcast.The Twilight
Today’s film industry is a legal and financial obstacle course that all independent filmmakers must learn to master. The most comprehensive guide to negotiating that obstacle course is The Biz, a high
Screenplay is a complete screenwriting course from initial idea through final script sale providing in-depth discussions of theme development; story research; script plotting and structuring; characte
Contracts for the Film and Television Industry is an invaluable collection of sample entertainment contracts accompanied by legalese-free discussions of their key concepts and terms. The third edition
