MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS 2017 2017 CONTENTS

NEW TITLES SCREENWRITING/ 25 The Way of Story 6 Producero t Producer — WRITING 25 Elephant Bucks 2nd Edition 19 The Coffeebreak 26 The Virgin’s Promise 7 Romantic Comedies Screenwriter — 2nd Edition 26 Mind Your Business 8 Making it Big in 26 Dan O’Bannon’s Guide to Shorts — 3rd Edition 19 The Hollywood Standard — 2nd Edition Screenplay Structure 9 The Woman in the 27 The Writer’s Advantage Story — 2nd Edition 19 Your Screenplay Sucks! 27 Rewrite — 2nd Edition 10 Writing Subtext — 2nd 19 Cinematic Storytelling Edition 20 Noteso t Screenwriters 27 Forensic Speak 11 Making the Magic 20 Writing the TV Drama 27 Creating Graphic Novels Happen Seriesd — 3r Edition 28 Shakespeare for 12 Crash! Boom! Bang! 20 Riding the Alligator Screenwriters 13 Write! Shoot! Edit! 20 Stealinge Fir from the 28 The Hidden Tools of Comedy 14 Shooting Better Movies Gods — 2nd Edition 28 Writing the Science 15 Make Some Noise 21 Why Does the Screenwriter Cross Fiction Film 16 Suspense With a Camera the Road? 29 Master Shots 17 Filmmaking for 21 Myth and the Movies 29 Master Shots Vol 1 — Change — 2nd Edition 21 And the Best Screenplay 2nd Edition ® 18 Save the Cat! Goes to... 29 Master Shots Vol 2 ® 18 Save the Cat! 21 Horror Screenwriting 29 Master Shots Vol 3 Goeso t the Movies 22 Story Line 18 The Writer’s Journey — 3rd Edition 22 My Story Can Beat Up DIRECTING/ Your Story VISUALIZATION 18 Memo from the Story Dept. 22 Psychology for 30 Directing Actors Screenwriters 30 The Film Director’s 22 Beat by Beat Intuition 23 The Power of the Dark 30 The Director’s Six Side Senses 23 Something Startling 31 John Badham on Happens Directing 23 The Story Solution 31 I’ll Be in My Trailer 23 Screenwriting for Teens 31 First Time Director 24 Getting It Write 31 Directing the Camera 24 The Moral Premise 32 Film Directing: Shot By 24 Talk the Talk Shot 24 Being Professional 32 Film Directing: Cinematic Motion — 2nd Edition 25 Writing the Comedy Blockbuster 32 Shoote Lik Spielberg 07 09 14 15 49

32 Shoot Like Scorsese 38 Everything I Know About FINANCING AND MARKETING 32 Shoot Like Tarantino Filmmaking I Learned Watching Seven Samurai 45 The Art of Film 33 From Word to Image — Funding — 2nd Edition 2nd Edition 39 Costume Design 101 — 2nd Edition 45 The Complete 33 Setting Up Your Shots — Filmmaker’s Guide to 2nd Edition 39 You Can Act! Film Festivals 33 Animation Unleashed 39 The Authentic Actor 45 Shaking the Money 33 Between The Scenes Tree — 3rd Edition GENERAL FILMMAKING 34 Cinematography for 45 Crowdfunding for Directors 40 Conquering YouTube Filmmakers — 34 Directing Feature Films 40 Slay the Dragon 2nd Edition 34 The Film Director’s Bag 40 Master of the Cinematic of Tricks Universe MICHAEL WIESE FILMS 34 Setting Up Your Scenes 40 Reality TV — 2nd Edition 47 Onward and Upward 34 The Storyboard Artist 41 Hollywood Game Plan 47 The Shaman & 41 Letters to Young Ayahuasca SOUND DESIGN Filmmakers 47 Living with Spirits 35 The Sound Effects Bible 41 The Future of Television 47 Talking with Spirits 35 The Location Sound Bible 41 Film + Video Budgets — 48 The Sacred Sites of the 6th Edition Dalai Lamas 35 Sound Design 41 Make Film History 48 Hardware Wars Collector’s Edition DVD PRODUCTION AND 48 Dolphin Adventures SOUND DESIGN PITCHING 48 The Old Lady’s Finger 36 Filmmaking for Teens — 42 Selling Your Story in 2nd Edition 60 Seconds 49 Insights 36 Film Production 42 The Script-Selling Management Game — 2nd Edition 101 — 2nd Edition 50 ORDER FORM 36 Create Your Own DIGITAL/ TV Series for the DOCUMENTARY/ Internet — 2nd Edition SPECIAL EFFECTS 37 Getting It Done 43 Producing with Passion 37 Alfred Hitchcock’s 43 Digital Video Secrets Moviemaking Master Class EDITING 37 Television on the Wild, Wild Web 44 The Invisible Cut 38 Green Screen Made 44 Cut to the Chase Easy — 2nd Edition 44 The Eye Is Quicker 38 The Power of Film 44 Cut by Cut — 2nd Edition 44 Film Editing JUNE 2017

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“This isn’t just another book aboutw ho to produce a film; this is THE book about how to produce a film.” —Jack Lechner, producer, Blue Valentine, The Fog of War; professor, Columbia University

PRODUCER TO PRODUCER — 2ND EDITION A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing Maureen A. Ryan

Five books in one! Covering development, script breakdown, budgeting, preproduction, postproduction, sales and distribution, and much more, Producer to Producer gives you all the information you need in an easy-to-understand, chronological fashion. Don’t produce your project without it! This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film producing for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the reader through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production process is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists — which begin 12 weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction — keep the filmmaker on track and on target. Maureen A. Ryan is a New York–based producer concentrating on narrative and documentary feature films. She is co-producer of James Marsh’s Mane on Wir , winner of the 2009 Academy Award for Best Documentary and the 2009 BAFTA for Best British Film. She is also the co-producer of Project Nim and production advisor of the Netflix 10-part series Making a Murderer by Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi.

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“Ie will giv this book to couples Iw kno who can learn from it and be inspired by it. The author’s words remind me what romantic stories are all about.” —Pam Wallace, cowriter of Academy Award–winning screenplay Witness

ROMANTIC COMEDIES These Films Can Save Your Love Life! Pamela Jaye Smith

Unlike film guides that list films alphabetically, give production facts, and offer rather dry descriptions, this book is designed to help people better understand themselves, their loved ones, and their romantic situations … or lack thereof. Scientific studies show that couples who watch romantic movies together and then discuss them have a much higher “stay-together rate” than couples who enter traditional therapy. Pamela Jaye Smith is a mythologist, author, consultant, speaker, and award-winning writer–producer–director with over 30 years in the media industry in Hollywood and around the world. She helps storytellers of all types and in all genres enhance their projects with mythic themes, archetypes, and symbols.

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“Forget film school; this book is all you need! Adelman’s spot-on advice comes from years in the trenches of indie filmmaking; her expertise breaks down the process of making your film and getting it seen.” —Andrea Richards, author, Girl Director: A How-To Guide for the First Time, Flat-Broke Film and Video Maker

MAKING IT BIG IN SHORTS — 3RD EDITION The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Guide to Short Films Kim Adelman

Making a short is something to be proud of. Just ask Jack Nicholson. The hard part is making a good short. Everyone makes shorts — famous directors, movie stars, entertainment-industry professionals, feature filmmakers, students, and regular folk from all over the world. Kim Adelman currently teaches Low-Budget Filmmaking at UCLA Extension. She was honored as Instructor of the Year in 2014 and won the UCLA Extension Distinguished Instructor Award in 2016. She lectures annually at the USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Career Week. She has conducted filmmaking workshops across the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

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“The byline makes me want to write a screenplay with women in it so I can use this book!” —Gillian Anderson, actress, The X-Files, The Fall

THE WOMAN IN THE STORY — 2ND EDITION Writing Memorable Female Characters Helen Jacey

Creating a character’s identity and life is an awesome process. All of a sudden, we are in a relationship with this character. More often than not, our characters have a say in who they are because they have formed a bizarre allegiance with our creative unconscious and together have come up with a very different take on who and what theyo want t be. Many writers can relate to the uncanny moment when their characters seemo t behave or speak in ways their creators didn’t intend! Helen Jacey is a professional screenwriter, lecturer, and author. She received an MA in Screenwriting from the London Institute and her doctorate from the University of the Arts London. Realizing that most screenwriting books don’t address the female character, Helen embarked on her own quest to explore gender issues and screenwriting, leading her to write The Woman in the Story.

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“Linda Seger explores the previously unexplored landscape of subtext in screenwriting in a masterful, intriguing, and insightful way.” —Syd Field, teacher and author of the bestselling book Screenplay

WRITING SUBTEXT — 2ND EDITION What Lies Beneath Dr. Linda Seger

Partly a how-to book, partly a deeper exploration of layered implications, Writing Subtext explores the meanings that lie beneath words, images, and actions in film and fiction writing. This powerful book is loaded with new information to teach writers how toe writ subtext and deepen the experience for the book reader or film viewer. Since 1981, Dr. Linda Seger has consulted on over 2,000 scripts from all six continents and is considered one of the foremost script consultants in the world. As the author of nine books on screenwriting, she’s the most prolific writer in the field. She’s given seminars in over 30 countries.

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“Clearly lays out the steps requiredo t build a life in the director’s chair.” —Rhona Rees, actor, voicet artis

MAKING THE MAGIC HAPPEN The Art and Craft of Film Directing Peter D. Marshall

Filmmaking can be a complicated and risky venture, but Making the Magic Happen shows you why directing a movie is actually simpler than you think. The trick is to properly learn the “craft” of filmmaking first, and then adapt your logistical and creative skills to the “art” of filmmaking. Peter D. Marshall is a filmmaker and film-directing coach from Vancouver, Canada. He has worked in the film-and-television industry for over 40 years — as a film director, television producer, first assistant director, and TV-series creative consultant.

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“You don’t have to be a writer of action films to benefit from Lucker’s rock-solid screenwriting advice, but if you are … this book is essential.” —John Baldecchi, producer, Point Break, Conan the Barbarian

CRASH! BOOM! BANG! How to Write Action Movies Michael Lucker

A fun, insightful insider’s look at the nuts and bolts of writing action movies, from concepto t completion, by a professional screenwriter and professor of screenwriting. Full of witty anecdotes from the front lines (and tricks of the trade from between the lines), Crash! Boom! Bang! promises an enjoyable and educational read for writers and students of all levels. Michael Lucker began his career writing and directing television commercials while earning his undergraduate degree in broadcasting and film at Boston University’s College of Communication. Soon after, he landed in Los Angeles, working in production for ABC, NBC, and CBS before taking a job as Steven Spielberg’s assistant at Amblin Entertainment on the feature films Always, Arachnophobia, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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“A thorough, dynamic, and inspiring guide for young filmmakers. Ideal as a text for high school media courses.” —Bruce Sheridan, professor, Columbia College Chicago

WRITE! SHOOT! EDIT! A Complete Guide for Teen Filmmakers Deborah S. Patz

You’re a teenager who loves movies but has no way to learn filmmaking … until now! This book lets your spread your creative-storytelling wings through three interconnected skill sets — writing, shooting, and editing. Youo want t direct and edit, but your friend wants to write? Not a problem. Don’t read the book in order! Just follow the path. Write! Shoot! Edit! is written in three distinct and intertwining paths, so you can experience the book as you want to: as a writer, director / DOP, or editor. Deborah S. Patz has been a professional in the film industry since the mid-1980s, with a filmography that spans family and children’s programming, science-fiction extravaganzas, and feature films of various budget sizes.

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“An essential, jam-packed read for anyone hungry to make their movie. Highly recommended.” —Eddie Hamilton, film editor, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation

SHOOTING BETTER MOVIES The Student Filmmakers’ Guide Paul Dudbridge

A one-stop film school, this book is packed with information, tips, techniques, and advice covering all aspects of filmmaking as gathered from the author’s years of experience working in short films, features, commercials, and music videos, as well as delivering workshops and lectures to film students of all ages. Everything you need tow kno — from generating an idea to delivering a finished film — is laid out in an informal and easy-to-read style. Paul Dudbridge is a British director, producer, cinematographer, and educator, making feature films, television, commercials, and music videos. His work as a cinematographer includes the action thriller By Any Name, based on the bestselling book by Katherine John.

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“Make Some Noise noty onl helps you understand the fundamentals of sound effects recording, but will help you make your recordings as good as those of any professional out there. ” —Charlie Campagna, sound effects recordist, designer; Iron Man 3; The Hunger Games; Mad Max: Fury Road; Skyfall

MAKE SOME NOISE Sound Effects Recording for Teens Ric Viers

Every day, millions of teens upload and watch millions of videos on YouTube. Enter the age of digital filmmakers who don’t need a Hollywood studio or millions of dollars of equipment to make their stories come to life. While everyone many have access to the gear, the secrets and tricks that the pros use is where the real magic is found. Make Some Noise shows the same techniques that The Sound Effects Bible author Ric Viers used to create the sound effects heard in Halo, Call of Duty, The Lego Batman Movie, Sons of Anarchy, Lost, and more! This book easily explains the nature of sound, recording techniques, editing basics, sound-design tricks, and 100 sound effects to record at home. Ric Viers is a sound designer and author based in Detroit, Michigan. Ric is the world’s largest producer of professional sound effects libraries with more than 666 products to date. He is the owner of SoundEffects.com, author of The Sound Effects Bible and The Location Sound Bible, and the founder of Blastwave FX — one of the world’s leading sound effects publishers. His location sound credits include hundreds of productions for nearly every major television network, Universal Studios, Dateline, Good Morning America, Disney, and many others.

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“With Suspense With a Camera, youe ar holding a solid key into unlocking much of what made Alfred Hitchcock the genius he was.” —Ryan Connolly, Film Riot

SUSPENSE WITH A CAMERA A Filmmaker’s Guide to Hitchcock’s Techniques Jeffrey Michael Bays

Suspense With a Camera brings the secrets of suspense out of the shadows. Written for screenwriters and directors by a leading expert on Hitchcock’s techniques, you’ll have fresh insights on crafting suspense. These ideas have never been published before and share revelations that go far beyond the cliché knives, corpses, and blondes that many associate with Hitchcock. Ideal for filmmakers of all kinds, these tips will enhance everyone’s creative works — shorts, web series, TV episodes, and features. Jeffrey Michael Bays is the author of Between the Scenes: What Every Director, Writer, and Editor Should Know About Scene Transitions, and was producer of the award-winning Not from Space on XM Satellite Radio. He holds a Master of Arts in Cinema from La Trobe University. Jeffrey’s productions have earned the prestigious Mark Time Award, the Communicator Award of Excellence, and have been listed in Time Out magazine.

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“Films can have a profound a profound impact … and truly create everlasting, positive change. This book will help you create a blueprint for empowering action.” —Morgan Spurlock, Academy Award–nominated filmmaker, Super Size Me

FILMMAKING FOR CHANGE — 2ND EDITION Make Films That Transform the World Jon Fitzgerald

Grab a camera! Make a difference! Whether you are an experienced filmmaker looking to expose social wrongs or someone who has never made a movie but wants to, this is the book for you. Recognizing that film is the most powerful form of political activism, you will learn the o keys t Filmmaking for Change, from story ideas to production, film festivals, and distribution. In straightforward sections, with descriptive breakdowns for each category, the book presents a new paradigm for social-impact filmmaking in the modern age — including case studies on numerous films and advice from industry professionals on each topic. With a degree in film studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Jon Fitzgerald directed his first film in 1994, and cofounded the Slamdance Film Festival in 1995. He was its executive director for the next two years before becoming festival director at the American Film Institute (1997–1999) and the Santa Barbara and Abu Dhabi International Film Festivals. In 2003, he formed Right Angle Studios, a consulting firm that provided services to numerous film festivals and indie filmmakers.

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BEST SELLER SAVE THE CAT!® The Last Book on Screenwriting That You’ll Ever Need! Blake Snyder

Screenwriter Blake Snyder tells all. “Save the Cat!®”t is jus one ofs Snyder’ many ironclad rules for making your ideas more marketable and your script more satisfying — and saleable.

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BEST SELLER SAVE THE CAT!® GOES TO THE MOVIES The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told Blake Snyder

In this sequel to his best seller, Save the Cat!®, author and screenwriter Blake Snyder returns to form in a fast-paced follow-up that proves why his is the most talked-about approacho t screenwriting in years.

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MEMO FROM THE STORY DEPT. Secrets of Structure and Character Christopher Vogler & David McKenna

Vogler and his colleague, Columbia University film professor David McKenna, have produced an authoritative guideo t advanced tools of structure and character development for screenwriters, novelists, game designers, and film students.

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BEST SELLER CINEMATIC STORYTELLING The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know Jennifer Van Sijll

From Metropolis and Citizen Kane to Dead Man and Kill Bill, the book illustrates how the inherent storytelling devices specific to film were exploited.

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THE COFFEEBREAK SCREENWRITER — 2ND EDITION Writing Your Script 10 Minutes at a Time Pilar Alessandra

Got ten minutes? Write your screenplay. Guidance and tips at every stage of the often intimidating writing process with a relaxed, “ten minutes at a time” method that focuses the writer and pushes him or her forward.

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BEST SELLER THE HOLLYWOOD STANDARD — 2ND EDITION The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style Christopher Riley

This book is used at USC’s School of Cinema, UCLA, the acclaimed Act One Writing Program in Hollywood, and in screenwriting programs around the world.

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BEST SELLER YOUR SCREENPLAY SUCKS! 100 Ways to Make It Great William M. Akers

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NOTES TO SCREENWRITERS Advancing Your Story, Screenplay, and Career With Whatever Hollywood Throws at You Barbara Nicolosi & Vicki Peterson

A thorough, accessible guide for writers getting notes and producers giving them. Sections devoted to the writer, the story, and the screenplay provide a comprehensive approach towo ho t unravel and profit from all the standard feedback given in the industry.

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BEST SELLER WRITING THE TV DRAMA SERIES — 3RD EDITION How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV Pamela Douglas

Thisw ne edition leads readers into the future and raises provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV, emerging technologies, and their endless possibilities.

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RIDING THE ALLIGATOR Strategies for a Career in Screenplay Writing (and not getting eaten) Pen Densham

This is the first book that explores specific screenplay writing techniques while simultaneously imparting industry-tested strategies for carving out a successful, long-term career.

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STEALING FIRE FROM THE GODS — 2ND EDITION The Complete Guide to Story for Writers & Filmmakers James Bonnet

Unlocking the secrets of story reveals the secrets of the mind and awakens the power of story within you. Master that power and you can create stories that will live forever.

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WHY DOES THE SCREENWRITER CROSS THE ROAD? + Other Screenwriting Secrets Joe Gilford

Will help any screenwriter understand why they haven’t finished that 4-year-old script. Here, finally, is a no-nonsense method, complete with exercises and documents that will push a writer to the deadline and beyond.

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MYTH AND THE MOVIES Discovering the Mythic Structure of 50 Unforgettable Films Stuart Voytilla Introduction by Christopher Vogler

This comprehensive book offers a greater understanding of why some films continue to touch and connect with audiences generation after generation.

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AND THE BEST SCREENPLAY GOES TO... Learning from the Winners: Sideways, Shakespeare in Love, Crash Dr. Linda Seger

This book provides a thorough investigation into Academy Award–winning screenplays, giving you the nitty-gritty details of how an Academy Award script was created.

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HORROR SCREENWRITING The Nature of Fear Devin Watson

Learn why horror works and how to write a solid horror screenplay well grounded in the tricks of the grave.

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BEAT BY BEAT A Cheat Sheet for Screenwriters Todd Klick

Beat by Beat deconstructs six top-grossing movies, each in a different genre (comedy, action, adventure, etc.) and reveals the hidden structure and similarities thate ar found in all critically and financially successful films.

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STORY LINE Finding Gold in Your Life Story Jen Grisanti

As a story consultant and former VP of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, the author works with writers focused on creating standout scripts by elevating story.

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MY STORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR STORY Ten Ways to Toughen Up Your Screenplay from Opening Hook to Knockout Punch Jeffrey Alan Schechter

In a clear, step-by-step fashion, this book is a fun, eye-opening, brain-expanding, and often irreverent guideo t writing stories that sell.

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PSYCHOLOGY FOR SCREENWRITERS Building Conflict in Your Script William Indick, Ph.D.

William Indick clearly describes theories of personality and psychoanalysis with simple guidelines, exercises, film images, and hundreds of examples from movies.

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SCREENWRITING FOR TEENS The 100 Principles of Screenwriting Every Budding Writer Must Know Christina Hamlett

This book gives teens the tools to do more than just watch movies: It gives them the tools to write their own films.

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THE POWER OF THE DARK SIDE Creating Great Villains and Dangerous Situations Pamela Jaye Smith

Conflict is the very heart and soul of drama. Mythologist Pamela Jaye Smith’s latest book explores character conflict and a multitude of ways to achieve it.

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SOMETHING STARTLING HAPPENS The 120 Story Beats Every Writer Needs to Know Todd Klick

Something Startling Happens reveals the 120 minute-by- minute story genome that unites all successful films. It shows you what makes a great movie tick.

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THE STORY SOLUTION 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take Eric Edson

Eric Edson has developed a new tool for bringing depth and passion to any screenplay — the “23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take.”

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GETTING IT WRITE An Insider’s Guide to a Screenwriting Career Lee Zahavi Jessup

Unlocks pragmatic guidance for constructing a screenwriting career, delivered by a sought-after industry authority who works with writers both novice and professional. Never pulling any punches, the book aims to decode Hollywood, prepare the writer for the road ahead, and offer tangible avenues for screenwriting success.

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THE MORAL PREMISE Harnessing Virtue & Vice for Box Office Success Stanley D. Williams, Ph.D.

This book explains how the Moral Premise — a statement of truth about the protagonist’s psychological predicament — is a fundamental part of every successful movie’s structure.

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TALK THE TALK A Dialogue Workshop for Scriptwriters Penny Penniston

Talk the Talk is a focused exercise regimen exclusively for dialogue writing. With twenty simple lessons, plus writing exercises for every level, Talk the Talk gives scriptwriters a complete tool kit for mastering the art of dialogue writing.

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BEING PROFESSIONAL A Master Guide to the Do’s and Don’ts of Screenwriting Adam Coplan

Highlights the many traps, mistakes, and pitfalls that frequently plague writers of all experience levels and shows them the difference between simply completing a script as an amateur, and taking an idea and executing the best version of it as a professional piece, worthy of industry attention.

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WRITING THE COMEDY BLOCKBUSTER The Inappropriate Goal Keith Gigilio

Dying is easy, comedy is hard. So infuse some lifeo int your comedy blockbuster and buy this book.

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THE WAY OF STORY The Craft & Soul of Writing Catherine Ann Jones

The Way of Story is an integrative approach to writing all forms of narrative, illustrated with evocative insights from the author’s own professional journey.

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ELEPHANT BUCKS An Inside Guide to Writing for TV Sitcoms Sheldon Bull

Sheldon Bull, who has written over 300 sitcom episodes, provides this comprehensive guide so that you can write that killer spec sitcom script and launch your career as a TV sitcom writer.

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THE VIRGIN’S PROMISE Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual, and Sexual Awakening Kim Hudson

The Virgin’s Promise clearly outlines the steps of a Virgin’s Journey to realize her dream and describes this journey with beats that feel incredibly familiar but have not been illustrated in any other screenwriting book.

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MIND YOUR BUSINESS A Hollywood Literary Agent’s Guide to Your Writing Career Michele Wallerstein

Iny highl readable prose, the writer explains how to get ahead and what to expect in meetings, negotiations, and social situations, launching you and your now-saleable screenplay down the road to Hollywood success.

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DAN O’BANNON’S GUIDE TO SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE Inside Tips from the Writer of Alien, Total Recall, & Return of the Living Dead Dan O’Bannon with Matt R. Lohr

Dan O’Bannon (1946–2009), the acclaimed writer/ director, presents a masterful collection of the storytelling wisdom and insights that he used to create mega-hit classic motion pictures.

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FORENSIC SPEAK How to Write Realistic Crime Dramas Jennifer Dornbush

Born out of the author’s real-life experiences growing up around death investigation, Forensic Speak identifies and unlocks the keys to forensic science.

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CREATING GRAPHIC NOVELS Adapting and Marketing Stories for a Multimillion‑Dollar Industry Sarah Beach

All types of writers are adapting their stories as graphic novels as a way of increasing their audience reach. Creating Graphic Novels provides information on the special needs of a graphic novel script, how to find your art team, and your publishing options.

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THE WRITER’S ADVANTAGE A Toolkit for Mastering Your Genre Laurie Scheer

Today’s writer must master the history of their genre. By understanding where and how their genre has emerged they develop their own authentic texts. These fresh, genuine concepts will stand apart in a media landscape that is muddied with copycat material.

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REWRITE — 2ND EDITION Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in Your Screenplay Paul Chitlik

Legendary screenwriting instructor and award- winning writer Paul Chitlik presents an easy-to-read, step-by-step process to take your script from first drafto t submission draft.

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SHAKESPEARE FOR SCREENWRITERS Timeless Writing Tips from the Master of Drama J. M. Evenson

Shakespeare for Screenwriters breaks down the characters, stories, and scenes of the most beloved dramas ever written to uncover timeless storytelling secrets that screenwriters can use.

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BEST SELLER THE HIDDEN TOOLS OF COMEDY The Serious Business of Being Funny Steve Kaplan

While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” The Hidden Tools of Comedy offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy itself, and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts.

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WRITING THE SCIENCE FICTION FILM Robert Grant

Writing the Science Fiction Film describes the kinds of stories that work best as science fiction, explores the parameters of the science fiction genre, and shows what science fiction can offer to writers that other genres cannot.

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BEST SELLER MASTER SHOTS VOL 1 — 2ND EDITION 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie Christopher Kenworthy

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BEST SELLER MASTER SHOTS VOL 2 100 Ways to Shoot Great Dialogue Scenes Christopher Kenworthy

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BEST SELLER MASTER SHOTS VOL 3 The Director’s Vision 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie Christopher Kenworthy

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BEST SELLER DIRECTING ACTORS Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television Judith Weston

This book provides a method for establishing creative, collaborative relationships with actors, getting the most out of rehearsals, trouble­ shooting poor performances, giving briefer directions, and much more.

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BEST SELLER THE FILM DIRECTOR’S INTUITION Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques Judith Weston

The craft of directing is well known to include shot composition and understanding of the technology. But directors need to know how to prepare so that their ideas achieve a level of intuitive truth.

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JOHN BADHAM ON DIRECTING Notes from the Set of Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, and More John Badham

Veteran director John Badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Whether you’re an actor, director, cinematographer, production designer, or any other creative, Badham gives you the tools to deconstruct and solve scenes.

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I’LL BE IN MY TRAILER The Creative Wars Between Directors & Actors John Badham and Craig Modderno

Directing actors is the hardest thing faced by both beginning and experienced directors. Filmmaking hardware like cameras, lenses, and editing machines do what they are told. Actors have minds of their own, often making directors’ lives miserable. Here is an inspired and insightful must-read for directors at all levels of their craft!

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FIRST TIME DIRECTOR How to Make Your Breakthrough Movie Gil Bettman

Iny the highl competitive marketplace where too many films vie for too little screen space, first time directors must meet the visual standards as established by Spielberg, Scorsese, and Stone. Gil Bettman arms you with the information and strategies to meet these ideals.

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DIRECTING THE CAMERA How Professional Directors Use a Moving Camera to Energize Their Films Gil Bettman

Howo t shoot action sequences using moving and static cameras and the gamut of lenses to make stunts that arey highl controlled and neither violent nor dangerous look completely mind-blowing.

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BEST SELLER FILM DIRECTING: SHOT BY SHOT Visualizing from Concept to Screen Steven D. Katz

Film Directing: Shot by Shot — with its famous blue cover — is the best- known book on directing and a favorite of professional directors as an on-set quick reference guide.

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Cinematic Motion has helped directors create a personal camera style and master complex staging challenges for over a decade. This second edition adds essential chapters on digital visualization and script breakdown.

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BEST SELLER SHOOT LIKE SPIELBERG The Visual Secrets of Action, Wonder, and Emotional Adventure Christopher Kenworthy

Spielberg makes his audience feel something, whether he’s shooting a kids’ ­adventure, a dramatic chase, or the darkest war scene. The auteur always employs a core set of techniques that make each shot crystal clear.

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BEST SELLER SHOOT LIKE TARANTINO The Visual Secrets of Dangerous Directing Christopher Kenworthy

Want your film to sizzle with danger? Using Tarantino’s secret tricks for creating conflict, keeping dialogue taut, and letting all hell break loose, you will enhance your own shooting style.

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BEST SELLER SHOOT LIKE SCORSESE The Visual Secrets of Shock, Elegance and Extreme Character Christopher Kenworthy

Scorsese’s greatest skill is telling a visual story that makes room for each actor’s performance. Whatever actors you are working with, you can use the Scorsese techniques to make every performance shine.

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BEST SELLER SETTING UP YOUR SHOTS — 2ND EDITION Great Camera Moves Every Filmmaker Should Know Jeremy Vineyard

Using examples from over 300 popular films and providing detailed examples, this 2nd edition is one of thet mos successful filmmaking books in history.

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FROM WORD TO IMAGE — 2ND EDITION Storyboarding and the Filmmaking Process Marcie Begleiter

Wee ar telling thousands of stories through media that did not even exist eight short years ago. Never have so many visual storytellers been able to say so much with soeo littl t so many.

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ANIMATION UNLEASHED 100 Principles Every Animator, Comic Book Writer, Film­maker, Video Artist, and Game Developer Should Know Ellen Besen with illustrations by Bryce Hallett

Key information for every facet of animation production is offered in an easy-to-understand format.

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BETWEEN THE SCENES What Every Film Director, Writer, and Editor Should Know About Scene Transitions Jeffrey Michael Bays Once you’ve got your scenes planned out, this book steps in by shifting your focus to how your individual sequences and scenes connecto t each other.

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BEST SELLER CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR DIRECTORS A Guide for Creative Collaboration Jacqueline B. Frost

This book guides directors toward a more powerful collaboration with their closest ally, the cinematographer.

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SETTING UP YOUR SCENES The Inner Workings of Great Films Richard D. Pepperman

Here, for the first time, is an awe-inspiring guide that takes youo int the inner workings of classic scenes revealing the aspects that make them great.

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DIRECTING FEATURE FILMS The Creative Collaboration Between Directors, Writers, and Actors Mark W. Travis

Directing Feature Films was a #1 Non-Fiction Book on the LA Times best seller list. Takes you through the entire creative process of filmmaking — from concept to completion.

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THE FILM DIRECTOR’S BAG OF TRICKS Get What You Want from Writers and Actors Mark W. Travis

Inspired by Travis’ 40+ years of experience working with writers and directing actors, The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks guides the reader step by step through a process of understanding, acquiring, and then practicing some of the most subtle and powerful directing techniques.

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THE STORYBOARD ARTIST A Guide to Freelancing in Film, TV, and Advertising Giuseppe Cristiano

A career guide for those who have artistic talent but don’t know howo t harness the power of their own creativity.

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BEST SELLER THE SOUND EFFECTS BIBLE How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects Ric Viers

The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, designing your own editing studio, and more.

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THE LOCATION SOUND BIBLE How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV Ric Viers

The Location Sound Bible is a complete guide to recording dialog on location. Topics include audio basics, microphone selection, wireless systems, recording and mixing techniques, and the Ten Location Sound Commandments, but it’s more thant jus cables and connectors. This book takes you behind the scenes of Ric Viers’ work on feature films, television shows, broadcast news, courtroom dramas, music videos, and more.

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BEST SELLER SOUND DESIGN The Expressive Power of Music, Voice, and Sound Effects in Cinema David Sonnenschein

When it comes to crafting a distinctive atmosphere for your film, sound design is as important as art direction and cinematography, and it can also be an effective tool in expressing the personalities of your characters. This groundbreaking book shows you how to use music, dialogue, and sound effects to provoke an emotional reaction from your audience.

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BEST SELLER FILMMAKING FOR TEENS — 2ND EDITION Pulling Off Your Shorts Troy Lanier and Clay Nichols

With over 20 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute, how can a young filmmaker possibly stand out? By reading and applying the tools of Filmmaking for Teens young filmmakers can learn everything they need to know about how to make a great short film.

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FILM PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 101 — 2ND EDITION Management and Coordination in a Digital Age Deborah Patz

Thisw ne edition has undergone a comprehensive updateo t address the shifting balance between digital and film technologies and to pave the way ase w progress further into the digital age.

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CREATE YOUR OWN TV SERIES FOR THE INTERNET — 2ND EDITION Ross Brown

A first-of-its-kind, all-in-one guide to creating short-form TV series for the Internet. Written in a hip and entertaining style in the language of the cyber generation, this book guides the aspiring videomaker from an initial series idea through writing, production, and uploading and marketing a polished pilot and successive episodes of his or her own original Internet TV series.

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GETTING IT DONE The Ultimate Production Assistant Guide Joshua A. Friedman

A production assistant job could be your ENTRY TICKETo t Hollywood. This book provides everything you need to get the job and become an indispensable player on the set. Friedman describes the PA’s skill set in easy-to-understand, step-by- step sections drawn from real-life experiences. This information cannot be found in any other book. The secrets that are normally learned through trial and error are shared for the first time in this book, saving you the embarrassment of failure and offering you a fast track to professional success.

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ALFRED HITCHCOCK’S MOVIEMAKING MASTER CLASS Learning About Film from the Master of Suspense Tony Lee Moral

Alfred Hitchcock did indeed teach master classes in filmmaking, but only to a handful of fortunate colleagues and students in private settings. In this new book by one of the world’s leading Hitchcock experts, you too will learn at the side of The Master of Suspense.

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TELEVISION ON THE WILD, WILD WEB And How to Blaze Your Own Trail Marx H. Pyle

There is a revolution happening in entertainment and it is all the Internet’s fault. It’s a revolution that is changing the rules for television and filmmaking and the major studios are scrambling toe figur out their place in this new world. This book gives you a comprehensive map to Web television and walks you through the crucial stepsw on ho to fund, film, market, and distribute your Web series opus.

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GREEN SCREEN MADE EASY — 2ND EDITION Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers Jeremy Hanke & Michele Yamazaki

Green Screen Made Easy is designed to up your skill sete and giv you the necessary tools to take your indie work to a new level. See how to correctly create and set up your screen, illuminate the green screen cleanly, light your subjects dynamically, and manipulate your camera to get the best visual result. Master matte extraction techniques and learn howo t composite your green screen footage onto a background, creating an out-of-this-world that your audience will believe!

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EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT FILMMAKING I LEARNED WATCHING SEVEN SAMURAI Richard D. Pepperman

This elegant book is a master class illustrating how and why this film has inspired generations of filmmakers. For directors, screenwriters, and editors, and a guide for all curious lovers of cinema.

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THE POWER OF FILM Howard Suber

This book examines the patterns and principles thate mak films popular and memorable, and will be useful both for those who want to create films and for those who just want to understand them better.

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COSTUME DESIGN 101 — 2ND EDITION The Business and Art of Creating Costumes for Film and Television Richard La Motte

This book takes the reader by the hand and leads them, step by step, through the process of becoming a professional costume designer for film and television.

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YOU CAN ACT! A Complete Guide for Actors D. W. Brown

You Can Act! describes, with humor and inspiration, every detail necessary for fulfilling any role you might be called upon to perform.

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THE AUTHENTIC ACTOR The Art and Business of Being Yourself Michael Laskin Foreword by Jeffrey Tambor

Reveals the approaches and attitudes that succeed in today’s world of film and television — in Hollywood and beyond.

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CONQUERING YOUTUBE 101 Pro Video Tips to Take You to the Top Jay Miles

Walks any videographer — from a true amateur to an experienced filmmaker — through all the steps necessary to create exciting and memorable videos for the Web.

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SLAY THE DRAGON Writing Great Stories for Video Games Robert Denton Bryant & Keith Giglio

This book will show you what a game is, story and game genre, plot, character development, and much, much more.

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MASTER OF THE CINEMATIC UNIVERSE The Secret Code to Writing in the New World of Media John Bucher & Jeremy Casper

This small but powerful “cheat sheet” covers the questions most often asked by content creators whoo want t remain ahead of the curve on new and traditional media formats.

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REALITY TV — 2ND EDITION An Insider’s Guide to TV’s Hottest Market Troy DeVolld

This book reveals the top storytelling techniques that keep TV viewers engaged and make their creators wealthy. The second edition includes brand-new exercises and expanded focus on creating and selling original content.

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HOLLYWOOD GAME PLAN How to Land a Job in Film, TV, or Digital Entertainment Carole M. Kirschner

Hollywood Game Plan is an in-depth, how-to guide for aspiring Hollywood hopefuls. It provides a concrete, step-by-step strategyo t land a job in the entertainment industry.

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LETTERS TO YOUNG FILMMAKERS Creativity & Getting Your Films Made Howard Suber

Simple personal letters to aspiring directors, producers, screenwriters, and other creatives, written by one of the world’s leading teachers of film.

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MAKE FILM HISTORY Rewrite, Reshoot, and Recut the World’s Greatest Films Robert Gerst

Make Film History is an entirely new concept: a “read it–learn it–do it” introduction to the movies.

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THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION Your Guide to Creating TV in the New World Pamela Douglas

This book is the master guide to the future, encompassing all forms of television from traditional networks to the new media frontier.

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FILM + VIDEO BUDGETS — 6TH EDITION Maureen A. Ryan

An indispensable tool for any producer, this “industry bible” has been updated with the latest digital technologies for production and post-production — the standard for most films today.

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BEST SELLER SELLING YOUR STORY IN 60 SECONDS The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read Michael Hauge

Best-selling author Michael Hauge reveals how to: Design, Practice, and Present the 60-Second Pitch, The Cardinal Rule of Pitching, The 10 Key Components of a Commercial Story, The 8 Steps to a Powerful Pitch, Targeting Your Buyers, Securing Opportunities to Pitch, Pitching Templates, and much more.

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THE SCRIPT-SELLING GAME — 2ND EDITION A Hollywood Insider’s Look at Getting Your Script Sold and Produced Kathie Fong Yoneda

While the first edition focused mostly on film and television movies, the second edition includes a new chapter on animation and another on utilizing the Interneto t market yourself and find new opportunities.

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PRODUCING WITH PASSION Making Films That Change the World Dorothy Fadiman and Tony Levelle

Producing with Passion is not about making Holly­wood films or eye candy.s It’ about applying your entire being to the job at hand in making a difference with your life, your life’s work, and by gathering a group around you to create media miracles.

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DIGITAL VIDEO SECRETS What the Pros Know and the Manuals Don’t Tell You Tony Levelle

Heree ar 100 simple digital video shooting secrets that “everyone knows” but no one will tell you. This is a cheat sheet book for every first-time filmmaker, filled with practical, ready-to-use information.

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FILM EDITING Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know Gael Chandler

This one-of-a-kind book is your “must have” cheat sheeto t learning to make great cuts. Great for filmmakers, students, or anyone who wants to see how the editor makes us believe.

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THE INVISIBLE CUT How Editors Make Movie Magic Bobbie O’Steen

Bobbie O’Steen explains the mysterious art of editing by analyzing the “out” and “in” frames of the actual cuts from America’s greatest movies.

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CUT TO THE CHASE Forty-Five Years of Editing America’s Favorite Movies Sam O’Steen as told to Bobbie O’Steen

Sam O’Steen was a world-renowned editor who helped shape many of the most influential movies in motion- picture history. Now he tells you how.

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THE EYE IS QUICKER Film Editing: Making a Good Film Better Richard D. Pepperman

Did you ever want to know how to apply simple and practical work techniques to all that film editing theory? Here is an authentic “how-to” guide — adaptable to all tools and technologies — to make you a better editor of film or video.

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CUT BY CUT — 2ND EDITION Editing Your Film or Video Gael Chandler

Completely revised and updated for the digital era, this second edition is both a comprehensive guidebook and a friendly, dependable companion for anyone taking the editor’s path or wishing to understand it better.

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F iNANCING and Marketing

THE ART OF FILM FUNDING — 2ND EDITION Alternative Financing Concepts Carole Lee Dean

Inw this ne and updated edition of The Art of Film Funding, veteran fundraiser and filmmaker Carole Lee Dean tells you everything you need to know to get your film project off the ground.

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THE COMPLETE FILMMAKER’S GUIDE TO FILM FESTIVALS Your All Access Pass to Launching Your Film on the Festival Circuit Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis

This step-by-step guide to film festivals offers filmmakers a bird’s-eye view of what it takes to have a successful festival experience.

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SHAKING THE MONEY TREE — 3RD EDITION The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video Projects Morrie Warshawski

Considered the “bible” on fundraising for independent noncommercial film and video, this new expanded 3rd edition takes media makers into the 21st century.

$26.95 • 188 PAGES • ORDER #135RLS • ISBN 9781932907667

CROWDFUNDING FOR FILMMAKERS — 2ND EDITION The Way to a Successful Film Campaign John T. Trigonis

This book turns filmmakers into fundraising entrepreneurs and is an indispensable tool that ensures a triumphant conclusion to a rigorous crowdfunding campaign.

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M iCHAEL Wiese Films

FOUR FILMS by MICHAEL WIESE

1 2 3 4 THE SACRED SITES of LIVING WITH THE SHAMAN TALKING THE DALAI LAMAS SPIRITS & AYAHUASCA WITH SPIRITS

ON TOUR NOW! This theatrical presentation is now touring art theaters, museums, and universities around the U.S. To arrange a showing in your community, contact [email protected]. For more info visit www.sacredjourneysfest.com.

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ONWARD AND UPWARD WINNER WINNER “Best Memoirs/ “Best Biography” Autobiography”­

Reflections of a Joyful Life COVR Award Mom’s Choice 2013 Award Michael Wiese 2013

“Thee entir book is truly ‘Onward and Upward’ from front to back and will leave you feeling totally motivated to seize the opportunity when it is presented to us and to livee lif in the moment, and to also overcome adversity. It’s a great book!” —Shawn Thornton

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THE SHAMAN & AYAHUASCA WINNER BEST DOCUMENTARY FILM Journeys to Sacred Realms ALBUQUERQUE FILM A film by Michael Wiese FESTIVAL

“A gem of a movie — beautifully photographed and with an evocative soundtrack — filled with insights into the practice of Ayahuasca shamanism in the Upper Amazon.”

—Steve Beyer, author, Singing to the Plants

$24.95 • DVD ALL REGIONS • ORDER #SHAMAN 72 MINUTES • ISBN 9781932907834

LIVING WITH SPIRITS 10 Days in the Jungle with Ayahuasca A film by Michael Wiese

Ayahuasca is a visionary plant brew. Whoever is brave enougho t drink it will meet spirits and have visions of other worlds and realms. Through the auspices of Peruvian shaman Don José Campos, filmmaker Michael Wiese undertook a 10-day “dieta” where he ate a special diet and drank plant medicines.

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TALKING WITH SPIRITS Official Selection Global Social Journeys into Change Film Festival Balinese Spirit Worlds 2011 A film by Michael Wiese

“A riveting film... visually beautiful, compulsive, and thought-provoking viewing.”

—Sacred Hoop magazine

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THE SACRED SITES OF THE Official DALAI LAMAS Selection Atlanta A Pilgrimage to Oracle Lake Film Festival A film by Michael Wiese

“Thet bes film that I have ever seen on Tibet and their spiritual tradition. I recommend it to anyone who has any interest in Tibet, Buddhism, spirituality and the power of sacred places.”

—Ann Connors

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THE OLD LADY’S FINGER And Other Mahamudra Teachings Lama Chime Rinpoche Produced and Edited by Michael Wiese

In this rare film appearance, Lama Chime transmits Mahamudra teachings that have been passed down in an unbroken line of oral transmissions from the 10th-century scholar Naropa. All proceeds go to the Dharma Trust charity.

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HARDWARE WARS COLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD Written and Directed by Ernie Fosselius Produced by Michael Wiese

This is the acknowledged granddaddy of all Star Wars parodies — and George Lucas’ favorite. It’s time you were reunited with your old friends and fiends like Fluke Starbucker, Augie Ben Doggie, Princess Anne-Droid, Ham Salad, and the evil Darth Nader!

$14.95 • DVD REGION 0 • ORDER #HARD DVD • 1 HOUR • ISBN 0941188477

DOLPHIN ADVENTURES WINNER CUP OF THE A film by Michael Wiese and PRIME MINISTER MILAN FILM Hardy Jones FESTIVAL

Jacques Cousteau tried. Pioneer dolphin researcher John Lilly said it couldn’t be done. But in 1978, a ship of fools set out to swim in the open oceans with wild dolphins. A “close encounter of the aquatic kind,” this classic film documents the first recorded human/wild dolphin encounter in modern times.

$24.95 • DVD ALL REGIONS • ORDER #DOLPDVD • 75 MINUTES • ISBN 9781932907599

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INSIGHTS A Collection of Filmmaking Wisdom Michael Wiese

This 23-part collection of 2–4 minute video clips encapsulates no-nonsense and inspiring advice from filmmaker/publisher Michael Wiese that you can immediately puto t use.

Subjects include: Learn Script Structure // Be a Mind Reader First, Then Pitch // Benefiting Others // Can You Be Too Aggressive? // Creating Total Worlds on the Cheap // Fail As Much As You Can // Finding a Mentor // Get Into the Game With a Property You Control // My First Percentage Deal

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