101 Things I Learned in Film School by Neil Landau

101 Things I Learned in Film School by Neil Landau

An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios

Anyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as:

* how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio
* ways to reveal a story's unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology
* the difference between plot, story, and theme
* why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it
* how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story
* how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of production

Written by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.

Matthew Frederick is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based architect and urban planner. He has taught at a variety of institutions, including Boston Architectural College and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

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ISBN 13	9781524762001
ISBN 10	1524762008
Title	101 Things I Learned in Film School
Author	Neil Landau
Series	101 Things I Learned Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2021-01-12
Number of pages	216
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.