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Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting
It all starts with story. There are critical elements of storytelling that Robert lays out for us fledgling screen writers. You hear about this book all the time for a reason.
Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player
This is The book. If you are an indie filmmaker, you probably have already read this book. If you haven’t I don’t know what you’re doing wrong with your life but fix it now! Mr. King Indie Robert himself presents his how-to in a very matter of style. It’s fun and VERY informative for those of us pulling together shoe string budgets for projects.
Fight Choreography: The Art of Non-Verbal Dialogue
There are not many books about the art of fight choreography…so if you are into making action projects this needs to be on your shelf. Besides, it has Gordon Liu on the cover so why not buy it? John really lays out what makes a scene work and what doesn’t and rarely can you find this kind of wisdom condensed in one location.
Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need
Blake gets it. This is a no nonsense book that gets right to the point. How do I make a script interesting? How do I build a decent logline? Why do certain big movies work and others don’t? This book is critical to anyone interested in writing effective screenplays.
In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing, 2nd Edition
This book had me dreaming in cuts! Walter has put together an amazing book! If you edit, this is a great refresher. If you plan to edit, start here.
How to Write a Movie in 21 Days: The Inner Movie Method
Back to the story. Well kinda. Viki talks more about how to structure that story than how to write it. Page by page. Get that first draft out in 21 days! Absolutely Indispensible.
From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film
Good ol’ Dov. This book is candid. Just like I like it. It discusses exactly what it takes to get a movie in the can. You even get film (Like reel to reel film) tips as well. All the rules still apply. All the techniques still apply. This book will make you a better Producer. It will dispel the mysticism that shrouds the completion of a film, no matter the budget. If you plan to make a feature length movie, You NEED this book.
Get Reelisms – Book for the Wannabe Filmmaker
New to film? Are you a PA who is completely lost with all the lingo? An old timer in need of a refresher? An indy mogul moving into the big leagues? Then this book is great for you!
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