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Teaching Film

by Mark Lynn Anderson, Dudley Andrew, Michael Aronson ...

Series Book 35 - Options for Teaching
Film studies has been a part of higher education curricula in the United States almost since the development of the medium. Although the study of film is dispersed across a range of academic departments, programs, and scholarly organizations, film studies has come to be recognized as a field in its own right. In an era when teaching and scholarship are increasingly interdisciplinary, film studies ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Film studies has been a part of higher education curricula in the United States almost since the development of the medium. Although the study of film is dispersed across a range of academic departments, programs, and scholarly organizations, film studies has come to be recognized as a field in its own right. In an era when teaching and scholarship are increasingly interdisciplinary, film studies
... Read more
Directing Actors - 25th Anniversary Edition

Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television

by Judith Weston ...

Collaborating with actors is, for many filmmakers, the last frontier—the scariest part and the part they long for—the human part, the place where connection happens. Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition covers the challenges of the actor-director relationship—the pitfalls of “result direction”; breaking down a script; how to prepare for casting sessions; when, how and whether to rehearse—but ... Read more

$19.43 USD

Collaborating with actors is, for many filmmakers, the last frontier—the scariest part and the part they long for—the human part, the place where connection happens. Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition covers the challenges of the actor-director relationship—the pitfalls of “result direction”; breaking down a script; how to prepare for casting sessions; when, how and whether to rehearse—but
... Read more
A Short History of Film, Third Edition

by Wheeler Winston Dixon, Gwendolyn Audrey Foster ...

With more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history ... Read more

$24.65 USD

With more than 250 images, new information on international cinema—especially Polish, Chinese, Russian, Canadian, and Iranian filmmakers—an expanded section on African-American filmmakers, updated discussions of new works by major American directors, and a new section on the rise of comic book movies and computer generated special effects, this is the most up to date resource for film history
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Diccionario de cine. Producción, distribución y exhibición

by Concepción Calvo ...

Este libro nace con la vocación de cubrir una importante laguna, recogiendo en forma de glosario la terminología más utilizada en las tres ramas de esta profesión (producción, distribución y exhibición). Por otro lado, la industria cinematográfica española, favorecida en los últimos años por la producción y realización de películas en régimen de coproducción internacional, ha visto la necesidad ... Read more

$10.43 USD

Este libro nace con la vocación de cubrir una importante laguna, recogiendo en forma de glosario la terminología más utilizada en las tres ramas de esta profesión (producción, distribución y exhibición). Por otro lado, la industria cinematográfica española, favorecida en los últimos años por la producción y realización de películas en régimen de coproducción internacional, ha visto la necesidad
... Read more
The Essential Guide To Film Making For Beginners

by Irene Becker ...

The Essential Guide To Film Making For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Why Should I Go Into Film Making? Chapter 2: To Show Or Not To Show – Deciding If Your Feature Film Should Be Shared Chapter 3: The Joys Of Film School Chapter 4: Ultimate Ideas Exposed – 3 Of The Top Suggestions You Will Find Chapter 5: Tell Me About Film Making Equipment Rental Chapter 6: ... Read more

$6.27 USD

The Essential Guide To Film Making For Beginners This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Why Should I Go Into Film Making? Chapter 2: To Show Or Not To Show – Deciding If Your Feature Film Should Be Shared Chapter 3: The Joys Of Film School Chapter 4: Ultimate Ideas Exposed – 3 Of The Top Suggestions You Will Find Chapter 5: Tell Me About Film Making Equipment Rental Chapter 6:
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Top Ten Movie Lists 1

by Shirrel Rhoades ...

Your favorite movies ranked by a movie maestro. Best in a genre? Biggest flubs? Worst performances? Nothing about the cinema escapes this fascinating collection of Top Tens. Hours of entertainment for less than the cost of a pack of gum. ... Read more

$1.79 USD

Your favorite movies ranked by a movie maestro. Best in a genre? Biggest flubs? Worst performances? Nothing about the cinema escapes this fascinating collection of Top Tens. Hours of entertainment for less than the cost of a pack of gum.
... Read more
The Essential Guide to Becoming a Wedding Videographer

by Rita Wolfe ...

This book covers several topics including: Introduction The Basics of the Business Starting the Business Buying Equipment Advertising Setting your fees The Wedding Day Relationships with the bride Shooting Rules The Key Shots Post Wedding Day Editing Your Video Editing with your clients Breaking Copyright? Delivery of Product The Final Word Making a living in the Wedding Videography Business ... Read more

$6.27 USD

This book covers several topics including: Introduction The Basics of the Business Starting the Business Buying Equipment Advertising Setting your fees The Wedding Day Relationships with the bride Shooting Rules The Key Shots Post Wedding Day Editing Your Video Editing with your clients Breaking Copyright? Delivery of Product The Final Word Making a living in the Wedding Videography Business
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Screenwriting Behind Enemy Lines

Lessons from Inside the Studio Gates

by John Schimmel ...

A very pragmatic look at what “they” are looking for combined with techniques for delivering that. Includes “Tales from the Trenches,” lessons from various sets and development situations to illustrate the points being made, from one of the legendary production and development executives. ... Read more

$17.54 USD

A very pragmatic look at what “they” are looking for combined with techniques for delivering that. Includes “Tales from the Trenches,” lessons from various sets and development situations to illustrate the points being made, from one of the legendary production and development executives.
... Read more
Las grandes películas asiáticas. Espiritualidad, violencia y erotismo en el cine oriental

by Silvia Rins ...

Los valores espirituales vertidos en las películas orientales abren horizontes insospechados a un Occidente materialista y pragmático, ávido de alimentar necesidades más profundas que su estómago o su mente. Una aspiración a lo sagrado, a veces arraigada en la ética y otras por encima de la moral. Una concepción del erotismo -de la belleza convulsiva de Nagisa Oshima a la mirada hierática de Tsai ... Read more

$10.43 USD

Los valores espirituales vertidos en las películas orientales abren horizontes insospechados a un Occidente materialista y pragmático, ávido de alimentar necesidades más profundas que su estómago o su mente. Una aspiración a lo sagrado, a veces arraigada en la ética y otras por encima de la moral. Una concepción del erotismo -de la belleza convulsiva de Nagisa Oshima a la mirada hierática de Tsai
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How I Made a Feature Length Movie For Just a Few Hundred Dollars

by Chris Astoyan ...

In this educational book, I’m going to talk about what you should do and what you should avoid, when you consider making a movie on a very low budget. I will thoroughly explain to you how I made my feature film with just a few hundred dollars, and how I avoided the huge headache of production costs. My book contains tips on Film Directing, Casting, Scriptwriting, Cinematography, Production ... Read more

$3.56 USD

In this educational book, I’m going to talk about what you should do and what you should avoid, when you consider making a movie on a very low budget. I will thoroughly explain to you how I made my feature film with just a few hundred dollars, and how I avoided the huge headache of production costs. My book contains tips on Film Directing, Casting, Scriptwriting, Cinematography, Production
... Read more
In the Tracks of the Mahatma: The Making of a Documentary

by A K Chettiar ...

In 1937, a 26-year-old Indian aboard a ship sailing from New York to Dublin, decided to make a documentary on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Over the next few years he travelled some 100,000 miles collecting 50,000 feet of film footage, with the expectation and then the outbreak of the Second World War jeopardising his search. The footage had been shot by about a hundred different cameramen over ... Read more

$4.49 USD

In 1937, a 26-year-old Indian aboard a ship sailing from New York to Dublin, decided to make a documentary on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Over the next few years he travelled some 100,000 miles collecting 50,000 feet of film footage, with the expectation and then the outbreak of the Second World War jeopardising his search. The footage had been shot by about a hundred different cameramen over
... Read more
The Binge Watcher's Guide to the Harry Potter Films

An Unofficial Companion

by Cecilia Tan ...

A fun, fan-centric guide to re-living the magic of all eight original HP movies, whether you binge watch or just read the book!It's hard to believe, but 20 years have passed since a baby-faced Daniel Radcliffe took the screen test that would lead to him becoming Harry Potter for an entire generation of movie-goers. And now it's time to introduce a new generation to the magic that is the Harry ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun, fan-centric guide to re-living the magic of all eight original HP movies, whether you binge watch or just read the book!It's hard to believe, but 20 years have passed since a baby-faced Daniel Radcliffe took the screen test that would lead to him becoming Harry Potter for an entire generation of movie-goers. And now it's time to introduce a new generation to the magic that is the Harry
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Don't Look Now

British Cinema in the 1970s

Edited by Paul Newland ...

Paul Newland is a lecturer in film studies in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television at Aberystwyth University. ... Read more

$25.91 USD

Paul Newland is a lecturer in film studies in the Department of Theatre, Film and Television at Aberystwyth University.
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The Secrets Of Real Acting: The Essential Guide For Beginners And Advanced Actors

by Agripina Stuckel ...

This book will give you bit-by-bit procedures to assist you with behaving like an entertainer. Normal and simple to realize, this valuable book is "practically terrifying when you use it and see everybody in the room being moved". This is tied in with getting the part with your clear-cut advantage. Cold readings become your dearest companion - the more confounded the part, the better. A ... Read more

$4.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book will give you bit-by-bit procedures to assist you with behaving like an entertainer. Normal and simple to realize, this valuable book is "practically terrifying when you use it and see everybody in the room being moved". This is tied in with getting the part with your clear-cut advantage. Cold readings become your dearest companion - the more confounded the part, the better. A
... Read more
Spinegrinder

The Movies Most Critics Wonâ€™t Write About

by Clive Davies ...

First came video and more recently high definition home entertainment, through to the internet with its streaming videos and not strictly legal peer-to-peer capabilities. With so many sources available, todayâ€™s fan of horror and exploitation movies isnâ€™t necessarily educated on paths well-trodden â€” Universal classics, 1950s monster movies, Hammer â€” as once they were. They may not even be ... Read more

$19.43 USD

First came video and more recently high definition home entertainment, through to the internet with its streaming videos and not strictly legal peer-to-peer capabilities. With so many sources available, todayâ€™s fan of horror and exploitation movies isnâ€™t necessarily educated on paths well-trodden â€” Universal classics, 1950s monster movies, Hammer â€” as once they were. They may not even be
... Read more
Movie Making

Low To No Budget

by Frank Smith ...

Interested in making a movie?This book is right for you. This guide will show you how to begin the production process on a low budget. Use this guide and start making a movie. ... Read more

$1.79 USD

Interested in making a movie?This book is right for you. This guide will show you how to begin the production process on a low budget. Use this guide and start making a movie.
... Read more
Stellar Transformations

Movie Stars of the 2010s

by Steven Rybin, Brenda Austin-Smith, Karen Hollinger, Rick Warner, David Greven, Celestino Deleyto, Jennifer O'Meara, Danielle E. Williams, Daniel Varndell, Kyle Stevens0, Matt Connolly1, Cynthia Baron2 ...

Series series Star Decades: American Culture/American Cinema
Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s circles around questions of stardom, performance, and their cultural contexts in ways that remind us of the alluring magic of stars while also bringing to the fore the changing ways in which viewers engaged with them during the last decade. A salient idea that guides much of the collection is the one of transformation, expressed in these pages as ... Read more

$21.41 USD

Stellar Transformations: Movie Stars of the 2010s circles around questions of stardom, performance, and their cultural contexts in ways that remind us of the alluring magic of stars while also bringing to the fore the changing ways in which viewers engaged with them during the last decade. A salient idea that guides much of the collection is the one of transformation, expressed in these pages as
... Read more
David Lynch

by Michel Chion ...

Michel Chion's study of the film and television work of David Lynch has become, since its first English publication in 1995, the definitive book on one of America's finest contemporary directors. In this new edition Chion brings the book up-to-date to take into account Lynch's work in the past ten years, including the major features 'Lost Highway, The Straight Story,' and 'Mulholland Drive. 'Newly ... Read more

$32.84 USD

Michel Chion's study of the film and television work of David Lynch has become, since its first English publication in 1995, the definitive book on one of America's finest contemporary directors. In this new edition Chion brings the book up-to-date to take into account Lynch's work in the past ten years, including the major features 'Lost Highway, The Straight Story,' and 'Mulholland Drive. 'Newly
... Read more
The Making of Dual Mania

Filmmaking Chicago Style

by Joseph Strickland, B.J. Patterson, Cat Ellington ...

Inspired by the feature film produced, written, and directed by Chicago filmmaker Joseph Strickland, The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style is a boldly personal account of what it takes to create, produce, and direct an independent feature film in current times.The nonfiction narrative takes the reader through the sometimes hilarious, frustrating, and bewildering film production ... Read more

$13.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inspired by the feature film produced, written, and directed by Chicago filmmaker Joseph Strickland, The Making of Dual Mania: Filmmaking Chicago Style is a boldly personal account of what it takes to create, produce, and direct an independent feature film in current times.The nonfiction narrative takes the reader through the sometimes hilarious, frustrating, and bewildering film production
... Read more
A fantástica fábrica de filmes

como Hollywood se tornou a capital mundial do cinema

by Ana Carolina Garcia ...

Como toda indústria, a do cinema também tem seus prós e contras: momentos de glória na mesma intensidade de períodos de derrota e declínio. Contudo, desde o seu nascimento, Hollywood nos envolve com suas produções. Nas páginas de seu livro, Ana Carolina Garcia faz uma retrospectiva desde o instante em que tudo começou até o século XXI. Em linguagem fácil, a autora faz uma análise dessa história, ... Read more

$1.79 USD

Como toda indústria, a do cinema também tem seus prós e contras: momentos de glória na mesma intensidade de períodos de derrota e declínio. Contudo, desde o seu nascimento, Hollywood nos envolve com suas produções. Nas páginas de seu livro, Ana Carolina Garcia faz uma retrospectiva desde o instante em que tudo começou até o século XXI. Em linguagem fácil, a autora faz uma análise dessa história,
... Read more
Horizons West

Directing the Western from John Ford to Clint Eastwood

by Jim Kitses ...

When first published in 1969, Horizons West was immediately recognised as the definitive critical account of the Western film and some of its key directors. This greatly expanded new edition is, like the original, written in a graceful, penetrating and absorbingly readable style. It provides definitive critical analysis of the six greatest film-makers of the Western genre: John Ford, Anthony Mann, ... Read more

$98.45 USD

When first published in 1969, Horizons West was immediately recognised as the definitive critical account of the Western film and some of its key directors. This greatly expanded new edition is, like the original, written in a graceful, penetrating and absorbingly readable style. It provides definitive critical analysis of the six greatest film-makers of the Western genre: John Ford, Anthony Mann,
... Read more
Hollywood Rolodex

Over 3,000+ Valuable Industry Contact Listings to Get Your Script Optioned/SOLD!

by Deidre Berry ...

It has been said that breaking into Hollywood can be like climbing a mountain of sand. According to many, nepotism is rampant and the door through which newcomers hope to gain entry has remained firmly closed. While this may have been true in the past, Hollywood has made major efforts and strides in recent years to diversify the film and television industries by implementing fellowships, ... Read more

$5.39 USD

It has been said that breaking into Hollywood can be like climbing a mountain of sand. According to many, nepotism is rampant and the door through which newcomers hope to gain entry has remained firmly closed. While this may have been true in the past, Hollywood has made major efforts and strides in recent years to diversify the film and television industries by implementing fellowships,
... Read more
Your Worshipfulness, Princess Leia

Starring Carrie Fisher

by Jeff Ryan ...

YOUR WORSHIPFULNESS is the story of how a teenage Carrie Fisher created Star Wars's greatest character, Princess Leia. Leia began as little more than a damsel in distress, albeit one with cinema's most iconic hairstyle. Over three films, Carrie made her a complicated character, beloved the world over.Then Darth Vader died, the Ewoks danced, the credits rolled, and that was that. Carrie now had the ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

YOUR WORSHIPFULNESS is the story of how a teenage Carrie Fisher created Star Wars's greatest character, Princess Leia. Leia began as little more than a damsel in distress, albeit one with cinema's most iconic hairstyle. Over three films, Carrie made her a complicated character, beloved the world over.Then Darth Vader died, the Ewoks danced, the credits rolled, and that was that. Carrie now had the
... Read more
Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition

Visualizing from Concept to Screen

by Steve D. Katz ...

Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film di-recting of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, many of whom are now working professionals, learned the craft of visual storytelling from Shot by Shot, the most ... Read more

$22.67 USD

Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film di-recting of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, many of whom are now working professionals, learned the craft of visual storytelling from Shot by Shot, the most
... Read more

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