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In 1971, Newsweek heralded The Last Picture Show as "the most impressive work by a young American director since Citizen Kane." Indeed, few filmmakers rivaled Peter Bogdanovich's popularity over the next decade. Riding the success of What's Up, Doc? (1972)and Paper Moon (1973), Bogdanovich...

From this audiobook, you'll learn: how planning and shooting a short film today can lead to a feature-length project tomorrow; everything you need to know about writing a movie project on a burger budget; tips on how to find locations and not get arrested; Shooting tips galore for building exciting scenes; sound and film editing tips and all kinds of special effects wizardry, including puppetry; screenings, promotions, and juicy tips on film festival strategy; and more.

In a world where movie marketers are the stars of the story, Opening Weekend: An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops recounts Jim Fredrick's journey through the realm of movie marketing. Fredrick offers readers exclusive access to behind-the-scenes anecdotes and firsthand accounts of working with studio executives and navigating relationships with famous movie stars and directors.

New interviews with over 25 of the cast and crew of David Lynch's Wild at Heart.The Road to David Lynch's Wild at Heart is Scott Ryan's fifth book written about the works of David Lynch. This time the subject is Lynch's fifth film: the 1990 Palme d'Or winner, Wild at Heart. Based on Barry...

Relive the cult-classic TV show My So-Called Life with interviews from cast and crew about the teenage drama that shaped a generation. Shortly before its August 1994 debut, ABC's My So-Called Life was hailed by critics for, as the Buffalo News so memorably put it, setting "a standard that no new...

Critically acclaimed when published in 1992 as Round Up the Usual Suspects, The Making of Casablanca offers the ultimate insider's look at the politics and personalities behind the most celebrated movie of all time--Casablanca. Updated and timed for the 60th anniversary (Thanksgiving Day, 1942)...

The second edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is an expanded and updated version designed to provide listeners—and in particular, TV and film students—with a thorough understanding of the TV production experience, using the critically-acclaimed and award-winning TV series La Femme Nikita as a case study.

Domina l'editing audio e il sound design partendo da zero con un metodo pratico per creare atmosfere immersive. Sfrutta i tuoi spostamenti quotidiani per immergerti in un percorso di apprendimento attivo, dove la teoria prende forma istantaneamente. Costruisci le fondamenta del tuo workflow e...

Domine o design de som para filmes, jogos e música e eleve o áudio das suas produções de amador a profissional. Desenvolva uma escuta crítica apurada e monte um estúdio caseiro simples, mesmo começando do absoluto zero. Aprenda a capturar a emoção exata e a estruturar a base técnica...

日常の何気ない環境音が、映画やゲーム、音楽の感情を揺さぶるプロ品質の表現へと生まれ変わる、実践的なサウンドデザインの世界へ飛び込みましょう。クリエイティブな情熱を呼び覚まし、ゼロから新しいスキルを習...

Maîtrisez la création audio de zéro pour forger des ambiances immersives destinées au cinéma et aux jeux vidéo. Que vous écoutiez ce guide pratique pendant votre trajet quotidien ou concentré dans votre home studio, sa méthode pas à pas démystifie la production acoustique. Développez...

Entdecke die faszinierende Filmgeschichte, wie aus simplen Lichtillusionen eine einflussreiche visuelle Kunst erwuchs. Ob auf dem täglichen Arbeitsweg oder beim entspannten Zuhören am Abend, diese atmosphärische Reise durch die Kulturgeschichte öffnet dir die Augen für die wahre Magie der...

A final gift from the great American director, writer, actor, producer, critic, and film historian, Peter Bogdanovich, a memoir based on intimate journals and charting his apprentice years leading up to the making of his iconic, Oscar-nominated film, The Last Picture Show. Peter Bogdanovich...

Bollywood's shining star K.K. Menon is making his debut in Marathi Cinema this week through `Ek Sangayachay`. The film is directed by noted Writer-Director Lokesh Gupte. Tarangan Editor Mandar Joshi converses with them to get a first hand account of this interesting venture...

Known as "Hitler's Filmmaker," Leni Riefenstahl directed two of the most innovative and effective propaganda documentaries ever made, Triumph of the Will (1935) and Olympia (1938), which glorified the Third Reich. In this definitive biography, Steven Bach illuminates the truths and lies...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, 2026 marks a pivotal year for creative production. Tools once confined to experimental labs are now indispensable for filmmakers, designers, podcasters, and marketers. This audiobook provides a comprehensive comparison of leading AI platforms across design, drawing, video production, and audio production. Drawing from the latest advancements as of late 2025, we examine capabilities, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and real-world applications.

In 1990, David Lynch was on top of the world. Wild at Heart won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Twin Peaks was the hottest show on TV. In 1992, he released Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. It sure is amazing how fast coffee can get cold. The film was not well received, to say the least, by critics or ticket buyers. It seemed like the verdict was in: Twin Peaks was dead and wrapped in plastic. Thirty years later, the film is thought by many to be Lynch’s masterpiece.

Written for working and aspiring filmmakers, directors, producers and screenwriters, The Marketing Edge for Filmmakers walks through every stage of the marketing process—from concept to post-production—and illustrates how creative decisions at each stage will impact the marketability of a film.

A classic meditation on life, death, and a remarkable journey on foot from Munich to Paris by the legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog In late November 1974, Herzog received terrible news: his mentor Lotte Eisner, the film historian and critic, was severely ill and close to death. She...

The A24 New Wave is the story of the foundation of the indie film powerhouse that championed new voices and transformed cinema. This comprehensive book explores the A24 way, their business practices, and the great cinema that changed the way movies are marketed and seen. Includes in-depth stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more.