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Producing for the Screen is a unified collection of essays written by and interviews with working producers, directors, writers, and professors, that takes the reader through the 5 major business-spheres of producing for film, TV and the Web.

Producing for the Screen is a unified collection of essays written by and interviews with working producers, directors, writers, and professors, that takes the reader through the 5 major business-spheres of producing for film, TV and the Web.

Acting for the Stage: Succeeding as a Creative Professional is a highly accessible guide to the business of theater acting, written for those interested in pursuing acting as a profession. This book is a collection of essays by and interviews with talented artists and businesspeople who have built successful careers in the theater.

Acting for the Stage: Succeeding as a Creative Professional is a highly accessible guide to the business of theater acting, written for those interested in pursuing acting as a profession. This book is a collection of essays by and interviews with talented artists and businesspeople who have built successful careers in the theater.

PERFORM - Writing for the Screen: Succeeding as a Creative Professional includes essays written by and interviews with working screenwriters, producers, directors, and film professors, exploring the business side of screenwriting¿where art meets business. Contributors share their perspectives on how to break into the field; how to develop, nurture, and navigate business relationships; expectations in terms of business etiquette; strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of screenwriting; how to do creative work under pressure; the realities of screenwriting partnerships; prepping for formal pitches; writing on spec; and more. Experts with Hollywood screenwriting experience demystify the film industry and the role of the screenwriter with real-world information you can use out in the work world.Learn what it like to work as a screenwriter from real screenwriters who have worked in the trenches and explore topics like the writer - actor relationship, working on set and rewriting scenes hours before a shoot.One of the only books on the market to delve into the business of screenwriting and what it takes to make a living in the work world. Written in a friendly and engaging tone with funny stories, stories of challenges and inspiration and other tidbits that make bring the business side of screenwriting to life.Ideal companion for screenwriting and filmmaking classes, bringing the expertise of working screenwriters into the classroom discussion.

Directing for the Screen: Succeeding as a Creative Professional includes essays written by and interviews with directors, producers, development executives, and professors, exploring the business side of directing¿where art meets business. Contributors to this book share their perspectives on how to break into the field; how to develop, nurture, and navigate business relationships; expectations in terms of business etiquette; strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of directing; how to do creative work under pressure; prepping for formal pitches; and more. Experts with Hollywood directing experience demystify the film industry and the role of the director with real-world information you can use out in the work world.Learn what it like to work in the real world from directors who have worked in the trenches and explore topics like the director - actor relationship, working on set and overseeing the creative and technical work of often hundreds of people.One of the only books on the market to delve into the business of directing and what it takes to make a living in the work world. Written in a friendly and engaging tone with funny stories, stories of challenges and inspiration and other tidbits that make bring the business side of directing to life.Ideal companion for directing and filmmaking classes, bringing the expertise of working directors into the classroom discussion.

Directing for the Screen: Succeeding as a Creative Professional is a collection of essays and interviews exploring the art and business of directing. This highly accessible guide to working in film and television includes perspectives and advice from industry insiders on topics such as breaking in; developing and nurturing business relationships; the director¿s responsibilities on set and in the field; strategies for contending with the emotional highs and lows of a directing career; and more. Directing for the Screen is an ideal companion to filmmaking classes, bringing the expertise of working directors into the classroom. This book demystifies the film and television industry and the role of the director with real-world narratives and little-known truths about the business. With insight from working professionals, yoüll be armed with the information you need to pursue your career as a director. Contains essays by and interviews with television directors, feature directors, documentary filmmakers, commercial directors, producers, and professors. Offers expert opinions on how to get started, including how to land a top internship, how to succeed in that internship, and how to make yourself invaluable to a producer or director and land your first gig. Reveals details about working with actors, overseeing the creative and technical work of often hundreds of crewmembers, writing last-minute on set, and developing a working relationship with producers and screenwriters. Explores strategies for doing creative work under pressure, finding your voice as a director, financing shorts and independent films, breaking down barriers and overcoming discrimination, shooting in less-than-ideal situations, and recovering from bad reviews or box office results. Illuminates the business of directing in the United States (New York and Los Angeles) as compared to other countries around the globe, including England, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Pakistan, Belgium, and Canada.

Writing for the Screen is a collection of essays and interviews exploring the business of screenwriting. This highly accessible guide to working in film and television includes perspectives from industry insiders on topics such as breaking in; pitching; developing and nurturing business relationships; juggling multiple projects; and more. Writing for the Screen is an ideal companion to screenwriting and filmmaking classes, demystifying the industry and the role of the screenwriter with real-world narratives and little-known truths about the business. With insight from working professionals, yoüll be armed with the information you need to pursue your career as a screenwriter. Contains essays by and interviews with screenwriting consultants, television writers, feature writers, writer-directors of independent film, producers, and professors. Offers expert opinions on how to get started, including preparing your elevator pitch, finding mentors, landing an internship, and moving from an internship to the next step in your career. Reveals details about taking meetings, what development executives are looking for in a screenwriter, how and when to approach a producer, and how to pitch. Explores strategies for doing creative work under pressure, finding your voice, choosing what to write, sticking with a project over the long haul, overcoming discrimination, and reinventing yourself as a writer. Illuminates the business of screenwriting in the United States (New York and Los Angeles) as compared to other countries around the globe, including England, Ireland, Peru, France, Australia, and Belgium.