Working in Hollywood for the next 40 years, we have solid entries like Fury, Scarlet Street, and The Big Heat. I wish I had encountered this book earlier in life because, in my opinion, it's the fundamental mindset blueprint we all should get at the beginning of pursuing our creative careers. Not written by the director, but probably the closest account we will have of his methods and conduct on set.

Your time and energy invested will save you so much time, money, and mental frustration further down the line, and you will want to wish that you had known and applied the strategies laid out in this pearl of wisdom. The films of Brian De Palma are edgy — not just in their subject matter but in their presentation as well. On each course, you’ll also get to meet hundreds of other learners from around the world, who all share your passion for film and filmmaking. In contrast, a great artist will select particular elements from another artist's work and incorporate them into their unique mix of influences. A degree in filmmaking or film and television production can give you a good all round understanding of the industry.In that case, it's easier for clients to find you and label you as the best possible expert to help them solve their problems—bringing their ideas visually to life! The downside of this development is that you'll have to deal with many more competitors when it comes to getting new jobs. Directors may be employed by TV broadcasters, film or television production companies, or work on a freelance basis.

Her war-time thrillers The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty aren't simply satisfied with the spectacle of war, they're after something much more. He cares about the craft, which is obvious whether you've read his seminal book "Making Movies" or not. Aronfsky's best movies are anchored by unyielding and tragic anti-heroes, driven to self-destruction by their obsessions.I feel it ended too abruptly because there are no notes on the filming of She’s Gotta Have It, but most of it is his fight for funding and how the story and script evolved. Ground down to its basic form, any good film, any marvelous piece of screenwriting, is simply good storytelling.

A real page-turner with anecdotes about exotic locations and colorful producers, acclaimed directors, and stars, Bobbie O’Steen has given us a great insight into the world of film editing.

Although the book is a bit dated (2009) regarding some subjects like submitting your project in DVD format to film festivals, I still believe it highlights lots of great advice on picking the right topics for your film and how not to bring those to life in cliché ways.