On Directing Film

Describes the basic principles of film making, argues that directing is an extension of screenwriting, and explains how films tell stories

Michael Cimino, Ulu Grosbard, Ted Kotcheff, Adrian Lyne, John Milius, Alan Parker, Mark Rydell, Susan Seidelman, Joan Micklin Silver, James Toback, Francois Truffaut, and Wim Wenders discuss their approach to film

A collection of 21 interviews with well-known filmmakers, including Michael Cimino and the late Francois Truffaut, on the craft of motion picture directing. Topics include choosing and preparing a screenplay, working with actors and crew, dealing with distributors and advice to young filmmakers.

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. Directing covers the

Books about Film

In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed and controversial film director Ken Russell displays the creative insights, technique, know-how, and sheer determination that have enabled him to create more than fifty diverse and yet intensely personal films. Drawing on his parallel experiences of producing, screenwriting, and editing, and referring to films by

Film-making wisdom and a fascinating mine of film lore make this a priceless resource for students, aspiring film professionals, and film fans.

• Insider author gives no-nonsense advice • Required reading for film students, educators, anyone interested in film From script analysis to post production, here is the all-inclusive guide to directing for film and television. Written by noted director-producer Myrl Schreibman, The Film Director Prepares offers practical insights on filmmaking, using

This book is a “directing-altering book” as it provides high-quality learning resources that encourage and challenge film enthusiasts, aspiring directors, film students, and professionals to strive for new levels of excellence and impact in their film directing, television directing, and new media directing. This book puts forward a well-informed and

Books about Film