Independent director and screenwriter John Andrew Gallagher; interviews 21 filmmakers on the craft of motion picture directing. Francois Truffaut; the late great French director; as well as Michael Cimino; Ulu Grosbard; Dennis Hopper; Alan Parker; Susan Seidelman; Joan Micklin Silver and many others reveal behind-the-scenes anecdotes about well known films and stars.The big gamblers who spend millions per film as well as the colorful low-budget kings provide an intriguing look at the mechanics of filmmaking. Choosing and preparing the screenplay; working with actors and crew; dealing with the distributor; and advice to young filmmakers--all are covered in this books illuminating interviews. Serious students of cinema; filmmakers; movie buffs; and people fascinated by film will find Film Directors on in this books illuminating interviews.
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