LEARNING CENTER: Radio, Television, and Film Program: Directing

One of the most sought after positions in the motion picture industry is the Director's Chair. Learn from Directors about directing. Make sure that you will be ready when it is time to call action.

 

Suggested Reading:

Rebel Without a Crew; Or how a 23-year old Filmmaker with $7000 became a Hollywood Player by Robert Rodriguez

The breakthrough player of his generation and an inspiration for anyone with aspirations of becoming a director. His discovery was made quite public and this is the story behind the skill and imagination that created the breakthrough hit El Mariachi.

Directing the Film: Film Directors on Their Art by Eric Sherman

Frame by Frame: A Handbook for Creative Filmmaking by Eric Sherman

Eric is your secret weapon. A second generation Hollywood Director and Producer, he has an unequaled insight into the workings of and directions of developments and their meaning now. Get Frame by Frame if you enjoy hands on learning and Directing the Film for anecdotal insights by contemporary legends in film.

Additional titles by Eric Sherman:

Selling Your Film: A Guide to the Contemporary Marketplace by Eric Sherman

The Director's Event: Interviews with five American film-makers : Budd Boetticher, Peter Bogdanovich, Samuel Fuller, Arthur Penn, Abraham Polonsky, (Signet film series) by Eric Sherman

 

Additional Resources:

Diskmakers.com - Indie Edge Magazine

This newsletter is dedicated to helping independent filmmakers thrive in the film business. Presented here are interviews with the world's leading independent filmmakers as well as informational articles, written by pros, which offer filming philosophies, technical tips, and marketing strategies. For a free, one-year email subscription to the Indie Film Edge, call 1-800-468-9353.

Mike Curtis produces HDforindies.com, a look into independant High Definition Video production. The information is advanced to intermediate and is accurate and current. Please check it out. He has a wonderful list of links to branch your research into.

 

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