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Improvisation is a form of performance in which the players have no script. Free of conventional methods and constraints, improv gives filmmakers and actors complete freedom to explore characters and relationships and capture genuine authenticity on camera. In Improv for Indie Filmmakers, author and improv filmmaker Ivan Malekin breaks down how independent filmmakers can use improvisation in their own work to creatively collaborate with actors, speed up production, make more films, and ultimately save time and money by working efficiently at all stages of production.

Tony Award winner Tonya Pinkins' new book, Red Pill Unmasked, is an inside look at the on-screen and behind-the-scenes development and production of her first feature film, Red Pill, which is available on AmazonPrime and other platforms. Tonya shares her writing and directing process, as well as the historical and symbolic references in the film. She includes many inside stories about how the film almost didn't happen because there was a "red pill" on the production set.

1996年に放送作家を始めて、超一流の人たちと仕事をしてきました。（伝説の放送作家 腰山一生、古舘伊知郎など）能力平凡なぼくのなんてことない人生に大き

Are you looking for new ways to be authentically you on camera when the record button goes on? Maybe you want to start making videos because others are doing it with great results, but you have no clue how to start or if you've even got what it takes. It can all feel complex and intimidating. In Be You on Video, author and video coach Celeste Gehring shares what she’s learned from years of working in the media industry to show you how video can be an easy and fun way to grow your business and create revenue.

A New Slant on Acting offers a clear, detailed description of how films get made, how to work on a set, and what filmmakers need from actors. Once you know what everyone on the set is doing, you’ll know what you can do to help films and their crew members be successful. As a valuable team player, you’ll gain a definite edge over your competition and build a life for yourself in the midst of the wonderful magic of moviemaking.

To some, she was the female Tarzan. To others, she was the sexiest pin-up of their teenage years. To the Coca-Cola Company, she was the way to liberate millions of dollars held hostage in Africa. But to executive producer Yoram Ben-Ami, she was the most complex and challenging motion picture he had ever made. Now, in My Adventure with Sheena, Queen of the Jungle, Ben-Ami tells about shooting the first major studio film made entirely in Africa, from dealing with a director who wouldn’t take “no” for an answer to a rhinoceros that wouldn’t take direction.

In Detour: Hollywood, Dickerson puts the making of his “underground hit” Detour on display for all to see. He will teach you what you really need to know about making a microbudget film, or a film of any budget, for that matter. From the nuts and bolts of directing to getting your movie made and out into the world, this comprehensive filmmaking manual will lead you through every step of the process.

For decades, Black women have taken on pioneering management roles in television newsrooms across the country. The women were, and still are, bold, brave and unwilling to yield to the status quo. Dr. Ava Thompson Greenwell opens the door to the ugliness of racial animus that greeted them as they climbed the ranks.

Lontano dalla grande distribuzione cinematografica, c'è un mondo di registi indipendenti che lavorano in silenzio, senza pretendere nulla, ostacolati dalla burocrazia e dalla mancanza di appoggi che non gli consentono di dedicarsi alla loro arte in santa pace. Tra loro c'è Marco Pollini, un regista indipendente veronese, proprietario di una piccola società di distribuzione, Ahora!, uno che i film li vuole fare comunque, nonostante tutto e tutti, persino contro il parere di sua moglie.

Удивительно, но до сих пор нет однозначного ответа на вопрос, когда, собственно появилась режиссура. Еще в 1890-х годах театральный режиссер был фигурой второстепенной и выполнял преимущественно административные функции. И вдруг в конце XIX столетия режиссер становится хозяином театра.

Можно смело утверждать, что XX век был веком режиссуры. Под влиянием режиссера, то есть организатора, педагога, творца, развивались театр и кинематограф. За прошедший век режиссура обогатилась многими выдающимися именами, среди которых немало наших соотечественников. Это К.С. Станиславский, С.М.

10 Tips for Increasing Your Chances of Getting into Film Festivals describes how to select the festivals where you have the best chance for being selected and suggests ways to up the likelihood your film will be selected. Some of the strategies described include entering early, writing compelling letters and press releases to show how your film is aligned with the goals of the festival, and more.

10 Tips for Creating Promotional Video for Your Screening describes the different types of promotional materials to create. It discusses creating flyers, announcements, press releases, and social media posts. It describes the different places to promote your screening, including the newsletters of local organizations, trade fairs, and announcements at referral and networking groups.

10 Tips for Increasing Your Chances of Getting Attention and Awards at Film Festivals describes how to get more attention and awards by using various strategies to increase attendance and press coverage. It suggests ways to make more connections when you are there or using a surrogate to represent you. It recommends different techniques you can use online and in creating flyers, posters, and other materials to promote your festival screening.

10 Tips for Promoting a Local Screening of Your Film describes some ways to promote a local screening. It suggests different promotional strategies for putting on your own event or helping an organization promote your screening. Then, the audiobook focuses on how to use Eventbrite and Meetup to sign-up attendees and receive advance payments. The audiobook is formatted like a journal, so listeners can write down their ideas for what to do after reading each tip.

The audiobook 10 Tips for Entering Your Film in Film Festivals describes how to choose which festivals to enter among the thousands of film festivals each year. It explains the advantages of entering and attending local festivals, discusses online festivals, and suggests ways to increase your chances of your film being selected in a festival competition. It also lists many of the most popular and coolest festivals to enter.

10 Tips for Making a Final to Do List for Distributing Your Film summarizes the key tasks to do to successfully distribute your film. It features key marketing and promotion tasks, such as creating a poster, trailer, and press materials, setting up a website or page on your website for the film, making arrangements with a website, and more. The book is part of a series of short books, in which each book features tips and techniques for becoming more successful in the film industry.

10 Tips for Making Your Own Distribution Arrangements for Your Film describes how you can distribute your film through various online video platforms including aggregators and your own website. It discusses the different types of video platforms, including third-party aggregators and video on demand (VOD) sales platforms.

10 Tips for Making the Arrangements for a Local Screening describes in detail how to set up a local screening. It explains how to choose a location, venue, and date, as well as determine costs and what to charge....

Alexandra Boylan has gone from a homeless struggling actor to an award winning film producer. Producing, writing, and staring in numerous films that have landed distribution deals with Netflix, Universal Home Studios Entertainment, Pure Flix Entertainment, Image Entertainment, and on the shelves of Walmart and Red Box. This compilation of true tales from the Hollywood trenches chronicles her journey. The tips and tricks contained in these accounts will guide you through the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment industry while maintaining your sanity and self-respect.