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michael wiese • publisher • filmmaker As I look over this catalog, I’m amazed by the quality of knowledge and information provided by our esteemed authors on filmmaking subjects that, until only a few years ago, were rarely discussed outside of the industry. Now anyone — whether a professional or someone just starting out — can read these books and gain a remarkably thorough understanding of the many skills involved in filmmaking. As we add even more courses to our new MWP Film School, and with our bestselling books now available through Kindle and other digital platforms, MWP continues to grow as one of the finest providers of filmmaking education. In addition, through our Divine Arts imprint, this year we will launch “Sacred Journeys”— a collection of my last three documentary films — as a touring theatrical experience, on DVD, and as a video stream. Thank you for journeying with us on our continuing mission to engage and inspire! Michael Wiese

consultants & mentors

Begleiter

Bettman

Bonnet

Bosko

Chitlik

Douglas

Hamlett

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Jak

Jones

La Motte

Lanier

Lazarus

Nichols

Pepperman

Riley

Seger

Simon

Sonnenschein

Travis

Van Sijll

Voytilla

Wiese

Wilkinson

Williams

Access some of the greatest minds in the film business through our consulting center at www. mwp.com/virtual-film-school/consulting-authors. Contact the consultant directly via email or phone for help with just about any aspect of your film — from screenwriting and directing through marketing and distribution. A single consulting session may save you thousands of dollars. It’s the smart thing to do. Those consulting are indicated in this catalog with a c next to their names.

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table of contents FILM SCHOOL ORDeR FORM NeW TITLeS Master Shots Vol 1, 2nd edition The Complete Filmmakers Guide to Film Festivals Bankroll, 2nd edition Cut by Cut, 2nd edition The Art of Film Funding, 2nd edition FORTHCOMING TITLeS / FALL 2012 The Last Word The Location Sound Bible Filmmaking for Change Make Film History FORTHCOMING TITLeS / WINTeR 2013 Dan O’Bannon’s Guide to Screenplay Structure Forensic Speak The Working Film Director Crowdfunding for Filmmakers SCReeNWRITING / WRITING The Writer’s Journey, 3rd edition Memo from the Story Dept. Save the Cat!® Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies Cinematic Storytelling The Hollywood Standard, 2nd edition Your Screenplay Sucks! Writing the TV Drama Series, 3rd edition The Coffee Break Screenwriter Riding the Alligator Stealing Fire from the Gods, 2nd edition Reflections of the Shadow Myth and the Movies And the Best Screenplay Goes To... Horror Screenwriting Story Line My Story Can Beat Up Your Story Psychology for Screenwriters The Power of the Dark Side Inner Drives Screenwriting for Teens You’re Funny! The Screenwriter Within, 2nd edition Something Startling Happens The Inner Game of Screenwriting The Story Solution Writing the Comedy Blockbuster The Way of Story Writing the Comedy Film What Are You Laughing At? elephant Bucks The Moral Premise Rewrite Talk the Talk Writing Subtext The Virgin’s Promise The Woman in the Story Mind Your Business Symbols • Images • Codes DIReCTING / VISUALIzATION Master Shots Vol. 2 Film Directing: Shot By Shot Film Directing: Cinematic Motion, 2nd edition Setting Up Your Shots, 2nd edition From Word to Image, 2nd edition Directing Actors

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The Film Director’s Intuition Animation Unleashed The Citizen Kane Crash Course in Cinematography Cinematography for Directors Setting Up Your Scenes I’ll Be in My Trailer! Directing Feature Films The Storyboard Artist The Working Director First Time Director The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks PRODUCTION Making It Big in Shorts, 2nd edition Film Production Management 101, 2nd edition Film & Video Budgets, 5th edition Filmmaking for Teens, 2nd edition Byte-Sized Television GeNeRAL FILMMAKING Film School The Power of Film Producer to Producer Costume Design 101, 2nd edition You Can Act! Casting Revealed Voiceovers Conquering YouTube So You’re a Creative Genius... Now What? Reality TV Making the Transformational Moment in Film Hollywood Game Plan Letters to Young Filmmakers PITCHING The Perfect Pitch, 2nd edition Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds The Script-Selling Game, 2nd edition DIGITAL / DOCUMeNTARY FILMMAKING / SPeCIAL eFFeCTS Producing with Passion Digital Video Secrets Greenscreen Made easy eDITING Film editing The Invisible Cut Cut to the Chase The eye is Quicker SOUND DeSIGN The Sound effects Bible Sound Design FINANCING / MARKeTING The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook Getting the Money Shaking the Money Tree, 3rd edition Independent Film Distribution, 2nd edition Getting It Done MICHAeL WIeSe FILMS Sacred Journeys Living with Spirits Talking with Spirits DVD/ Bali Brothers Book The Shaman & Ayahuasca The Shaman & Ayahuasca Book The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas Book The Old Lady’s Finger Dolphin Adventures Hardware Wars

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new titles directinG/visualization Master shots vol 1 – 2nd edition 100 advanced camera techniques to get an expensive look on your low-budget movie

CHRISTOPHeR KeNWORTHY

best seller Master Shots has rocketed to the top of the charts as one of the finest books on filmmaking. In this second edition, every image has been digitally remastered for clarity and additional text has been written as a direct response to feedback from readers of the first edition. One of the best just got better! “Good books on film directing are rare, specifically books focusing on challenging staging and framing sequences like action and chase scenes. Kenworthy goes a long way here toward bridging this knowledge gap. Essential for beginners or those looking for a refresher before (or during) their next film.” — Christopher Riley, author, The Hollywood Standard “A great how-to manual for anyone who must communicate with directors. Whether a director, writer, actor, designer, or producer, Master Shots helps you think about storytelling from the camera’s perspective, making you a better filmmaker and collaborator.” — Chad Gervich, TV writer/producer, Reality Binge; author, Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writer’s Guide to the TV Business “THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BANNED! These are the best tricks and secret techniques of professional directors. Why should they be given away for a few dollars?” — John Badham, director, Saturday Night Fever, WarGames; author, I’ll Be in My Trailer CHRISTOPHeR KeNWORTHY has worked as a writer, director, and producer for the past ten years. He directed the feature film The Sculptor, which played to sold-out screenings in Australia. Recent works include sketch comedy for the BBC’s Scallywagga, a title sequence for National Geographic Channel, visual effects for 3D World, music videos for KScope Music and elefant Records, and an animated wall projection for The Blue Room Theater, Perth, Australia.

$26.95 • 362 pages • order number 179rls • isbn: 9781615930876

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new titles marketing the coMplete filMMaker’s guide to filM festivals your all access pass to launching your film on the festival circuit

RONA eDWARDS & MONIKA SKeRBeLIS Here it is! Your fast-pass to success on the film festival circuit! Loaded with examples and inspiring yet pragmatic information, this step-by-step guide to film festivals offers filmmakers a bird’s eye view of what it takes to have a successful festival experience. Includes: • Targeting the right festivals • Creating a press kit • Promoting and branding your film • Promoting and branding yourself • Filling out entry forms • Creating a logline • And much, much more! “Finally! A straight-shooting guide to the film festival circuit. Skerbelis’ and Edwards’ research pays off in this comprehensive guide to navigating your film through markets and festivals. Whether you’re heading for Sundance or SilverDocs, this is a must-have for the indie filmmaker.” — Tony Safford, executive VP, World-Wide Acquisitions, 20th Century-Fox “A thorough and accessible guide to how to make the most of your film festival experience, especially for first-timers trying to crack the code.” — Pamela Koffler, Killer Films; executive Producer, Mildred Pierce, Boys Don’t Cry “Rona and Monika have done an excellent job encapsulating their careers as both festival organizers and filmmakers to present a pathway for new artists to participate in the film festival world… an important resource for any festival goer.” — David Straus, Co-Founder, Withoutabox Learn from industry professionals, RONA eDWARDS and MONIKA SKeRBeLIS, who are in the trenches producing films, programming film festivals and are respected speakers, panelists and jurors, as they provide never-before-published industry tips on how you can make the biggest impact on the film festival circuit. $26.95 • 362 pages • order number 180rls • isbn: 9781615930883

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new titles financing bankroll – 2nd edition a new approach to financing feature films

TOM MALLOY Let your passion fuel the financing of your film. When the first edition of this exuberant book was released it instantly became the “gold standard” for indie film finance. This second edition has been completely updated and revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of film financing. With a strong emphasis on international financing, new distribution methods, and the power of pitching, the energetic Malloy once again shares every secret to further your success.

“This may be the only book you’ll ever need to read about independent filmmaking. Malloy’s energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge leap off the page. If this doesn’t motivate and inspire you, nothing will!” — Stephanie Austin, producer, Terminator 2, True Lies, Behind Enemy Lines “The simplest, most straightforward instructions I’ve ever read, about how to finance your own film. This isn’t an exposé of how bigwig studio moguls do it; it’s a step-by-step guide to how the scrappy, savvy, do-it-yourselfers do it.” — Chad Gervich, TV writer/producer and author, Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writer’s Guide to the TV Business “A superb approach to independent financing... an excelling roadmap for the first-time filmmaker.” — Dov S-S Simens, author, From Reel to Deal; Dean, www.WebFilmSchool.com

Using the techniques outlined in this book, TOM MALLOY has raised over $20 million for a slate of independent films. In this remarkably clear and straightforward new resource, Malloy reveals his secrets for pitching, film financing, and raising money from a variety of sources. $24.95 • 220 pages • order number 181rls • isbn: 9781615930890


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new titles editinG cut by cut – 2nd edition editing your film or video

GAeL CHANDLeR Although great films begin with great scripts, crews, and actors, it’s good editing that takes a film to excellence. COMPLeTeLY ReVISeD AND UPDATeD FOR THe DIGITAL eRA, this second edition of one of film editing’s best-selling books teaches readers how to organize and edit footage and see their project to completion. It’s both a comprehensive guidebook and a friendly, dependable companion for anyone taking the editor’s path or wishing to understand it better.

“Chandler demystifies editing technology and reveals the creative workflows and storytelling secrets of professional editors. I highly recommend the book for aspiring editors, assistants, and anyone who is interested in how motion pictures are made.” — Mark Goldblatt, A.C.e., Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Armageddon “An essential guide for aspiring and professional editors and should be required reading for anyone who really wants to direct. Chandler gives us a bird’s-eye view of what it takes to create our invisible art while proving that we are not invisible artists.” — Briana London, A.C.e., Army Wives, Grey’s Anatomy, and A.C.e. eddie winner “What most impresses me about this invaluable text is the way the author embraces new technology and wrestles it down to the very basic concept of storytelling… This book demystifies the editing process while encouraging each editor to find his or her own unique and individual method.” — Michael Ruscio, A.C.e., director and editor, True Blood, HBO GAeL CHANDLeR has edited comedies, dramas, documentaries, features, corporate videos, and promos, and cut on every type of medium. Nominated twice for a Cable A.C.e. award, she is a member of the editors Peer Group of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and annually judges the emmy and College TV awards. Her second book, Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know (page 42), reveals the secrets of artful editing using 600 color frames from recent popular films. $36.95 • 400 pages • order number 182rls • isbn: 9781615930906

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new titles financing the art of filM funding – 2nd edition alternative financing concepts

CAROLe Lee DeAN Have you ever found money hidden in the pages of a book? Here’s your chance. IN THIS NeW AND UPDATeD eDITION of The Art of Film Funding, veteran fundraiser and filmmaker Carole Dean tells you everything you need to know to get your film project off the ground. This book should be the centerpiece of every filmmaker’s research library and financing strategy.

“Dean has assembled insights and wisdom that will prove immensely useful to filmmakers in their search of funding.” — Mark Litwak, attorney and author “Dean has years of experience both as a producer and a funder and her new second edition is full of nuts-and-bolts information from both sides of the fence, told in a conversational and heart-felt manner. A great new addition to the filmmaker’s lexicon.” — Morrie Warshawski, consultant and author of Shaking the Money Tree “This new edition gives you the tools you need to make your dream a reality. Carole refers to it as an art for good reason. It’s all subjective, there are many different forms, but in the end, you’re putting together your own personal masterpiece.” — Tom Malloy, actor/producer, author of Bankroll

CAROLe Lee DeAN gives three film grants a year valued at more than $100,000. She is president of a nonprofit company that works for filmmakers as a fiscal sponsor and is now partnered with Indiegogo for crowdfunding. She travels worldwide, devoting her time to writing, creating grants, and supporting filmmakers.



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forthcoming title august 2012 screenwritinG the last word definitive answers to all your screenwriting questions

TOM LAzARUS

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Writer/director/educator Tom Lazarus pulls no punches sharing his 30+ years of experience in an entertaining, practical compendium of techniques that screenwriters can use to make their scripts ready to be read and sold in the professional marketplace. A comprehensive, practical resource with over a hundred informative chapters that give the reader screenwriting techniques to raise the level of their writing and the marketability of their scripts. “Informative, provocative, illustrative — all the qualities of the great teacher Tom Lazarus are right here. Indispensable for anyone who writes or is thinking about writing movies.” — Scott Frank, screenwriter: Get Shorty, Out of Sight, Minority Report “Some of Hollywood’s most successful writers whisper about learning it from Tom! A master at teaching the elusive art of good screenwriting. The Last Word is his best book yet.” — Sid Ganis, producer and past president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “A cleverly organized book of tips for the professional and would-be professional. Recommended for every screenwriter’s bookshelf.” — Bonnie MacBird, screenwriter: Tron, emmy-winning producer, and former Universal Studios feature film story exec TOM LAzARUS’ feature credits include the original story for the George Burns/Brooke Shields motion picture Just You and Me, Kid, and the #1 film in America upon its release, Stigmata. He has had nine feature films made from his original screenplays, and has directed five feature films. Additionally, he has written over 100 hours of television programming (Jake and the Fat Man, Star Man, and Mike Hammer). Lazarus preaches the Last Word: Definitive Answers to All Your Screenwriting Questions at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and various speaking engagements throughout the country. $22.95 • 230 pages • order number 184rls • isbn: 9781615931194

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forthcoming title september 2012 sound the location sound bible how to record professional dialog for film and tv

RIC VIeRS George Lucas says fifty percent of a movie is sound. Great sound separates the men from the boys. Written by seasoned professional Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible, The Location Sound Bible explains how to achieve Hollywood-quality sound that will make your productions stand out from the rest. The Location Sound Bible is a complete guide to recording dialog on location. Topics include audio basics, microphone selection, wireless systems, recording and mixing techniques, and the Ten Location Sound Commandments, but it’s more than just cables and connectors. This book takes you behind the scenes of Ric Viers’ work on feature films, television shows, broadcast news, courtroom dramas, music videos, and more. “Production sound is the cornerstone of the audio soundtrack for films. The quality of what is captured on the set will determine everything else that will be put around it. Up until now, we haven’t had a go-to resource that could serve as a jumping off point in achieving the goal of getting the best sound possible on location, regardless of time or budget. Ric Viers has changed that. This book not only provides a wealth of knowledge about the equipment and resources needed to do the job properly, but also teaches the fundamental techniques required to capture great tracks from day one. Finally, a guide that will raise the quality of anyone’s film, independent or big budget. On top of all that, it’s easy and fun to read, and should be required reading not only for location sound crews, but directors, cinematographers, producers, and anyone else interested in elevating their art.” — Marc Fishman, Re-Recording Mixer, Crash, Baby Mama, Get Him to the Greek RIC VIeRS has worked in the film and television industry for more than fifteen years. His location sound credits include hundreds of productions for nearly every major television network, Universal Studios, Dateline, Good Morning America, Disney, and many others. Known as the “Rock and Roll Professor of Sound,” Viers has hosted several video series including Rode University, Rode Rage, and The Detroit Chop Shop Video Diaries. His sound design work has been used in major motion pictures, television shows, radio programs, and video games. In 2007, Viers launched his own label, Blastwave FX, to celebrate the release of his 100th sound effects library. Viers is the author of The Sound Effects Bible (page 44) and is considered to be the world’s largest independent provider of sound effects, with more than 250,000 sounds and over 600 sound effects libraries to his credit. He has produced sound libraries for numerous publishers, including Adobe, Apple, Blastwave FX, Sony, Sound Ideas, and The Hollywood edge. $29.95 • 354 pages • order number 185rls • isbn: 9781615931200


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forthcoming title october 2012 filmmaking filMMaking for change make films that transform the world

JON FITzGeRALD Industry veteran Jon Fitzgerald has developed a new manual for making socially relevant films on a low budget, from concept development through production, from marketing through distribution. In straightforward sections, with descriptive breakdowns for each category, the book presents a new paradigm for filmmaking in the modern age, including case studies on numerous films and advice from industry professionals on each topic. With Filmmaking For Change, creative artists will learn the keys to successfully producing and distributing the most powerful form of mass communication. “How to create a documentary from start to finish... A great book for filmmakers who want to create change.” — Tom Farr, blogger: A Journey of Faith and Creativity “Filmmaking has become the most powerful weapon in the world, what I call ‘a weapon of mass construction.’ Filmmaking for Change is this new movement’s instruction manual.” — Louie Psihoyos, Academy Award winning filmmaker: The Cove “It’s hard to say exactly how to make a documentary, due to their unpredictable nature, but Filmmaking for Change manages to give useful tips, as well as touch on the most important aspects that should be focused on from day one.” — erin Corrado, onemoviefivereviews.com With a degree in Film Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara, JON FITzGeRALD directed his first film in 1994, and then co-founded the Slamdance Film Festival in 1995 and was the executive Director for the next two years before becoming the Festival Director at the American Film Institute (1997-99) and then the Santa Barbara and Abu Dhabi International Film Festivals. In 2003, he formed Right Angle Studios, a consulting firm that provided services to numerous film festivals and indie filmmakers. In 2009, Fitzgerald transitioned back into production, developing socially relevant films (The Back Nine, Dance Of Liberation, The Highest Pass). In 2011, Fitzgerald launched Cinecause.com, an intersection of socially relevant films, celebrities, news, and related causes. The film site provides a filter to quality films, while increasing awareness and donations to related causes around the world. $29.95 • 248 pages • order number 186rls • isbn: 9781615931217

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forthcoming title november 2012 filmmaking Make filM history rewrite, reshoot, and recut the world’s greatest films

ROBeRT GeRST Make Film History is an entirely new concept: a “read it–learn it–do it” introduction to the movies. It is both a book and a hands-on website. The book describes crucial moments when movies fundamentally changed. Reading the book, you enter the history of movies by learning what great filmmakers of the past accomplished and how they did it. On the website, simple hands-on exercises put you in the place of (or next to) great filmmakers as they solved filmmaking problems. Working the webpage, you use simple hands-on filmmaking exercises and software already installed on your computer to introduce yourself to filmmaking by writing, shooting, cutting, and mixing as the great filmmakers did it. You watch — or second-guess — or do it yourself — as the building blocks of movies emerge. Make Film History unleashes the filmmaker in you. Make Film History is for every movie lover who has ever asked, “How did they do that?” or ever said, “I’d like to make a movie, too!” “Robert Gerst has written a one-of-a kind book that brings alive the challenges of film directors over the evolution of moviemaking and inspires readers to create their own films sparked by the solutions to these challenges.” — Gael Chandler, author: Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know “Robert Gerst has created a wonderful, and sometimes astonishing, new way to study the history of movies and, at the same time, learn moviemaking techniques. The sum total is an exciting experience like no other book I’ve ever read.” — Paul Chitlik, Clinical Asst. Professor in Screenwriting, Loyola Marymount University Member, WGAW and The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ROBeRT GeRST, Ph.D., chairs the Liberal Arts Department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. He has taught film aesthetics and film history to thousands of designers, artists, and young filmmakers in North America, in online courses at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and to film students around the world. A veteran teacher who first cut movies standing at a Moviola, he brings a digital filmmaker perspective to the history of the movies. $26.95 • 250 pages • order number 187rls • isbn: 9781615931224


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forthcoming title january 2013 screenwritinG dan o’bannon’s guide to screenplay structure

inside tips from the writer of alien, total recall & return of the living dead

DAN O’BANNON with MATT R. LOHR Dan O’Bannon (1946–2009), the acclaimed writer/director whose credits include Alien, Total Recall, and Return of the Living Dead, presents a masterful collection of the storytelling wisdom and insights that he used to create mega-hit classic motion pictures. Dan O’Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a selfdesigned system which he called “dynamic structure.” This book outlines how O’Bannon’s method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O’Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as “hedonic adaptation,” which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories. “Written in a style that carefully blends the personal and the professional, Dan O’Bannon’s Guide to Screenplay Structure is more than a book. It is like an opportunity to sit down with a Hollywood insider over coffee and get the skinny on what it takes to make it in the business.” — Dr. Gregory K. Allen, supervising professor, The Sprocket Guild “A successful screenwriter, Dan O’Bannon is more invested in great writing than in obeying rules. At the core of his book are twelve case studies of classic plays and scripts. The book analyzes each work with O’Bannon’s story structural system. It shows you how the rules apply and, perhaps equally important, when they don’t and why. You can use the book as a workbook, a guide, or a call to excellence. This book can be useful for writers at any level and for scripts at any stage of development.” — Mildred Lewis, award-winning filmmaker and playwright; cofounder, The Fox Lewis Project DAN O’BANNON was an acclaimed screenwriter whose eleven feature writing credits include the international blockbusters Alien and Total Recall, as well as Return of the Living Dead, which he also directed. MATT R. LOHR is an award-winning screenwriter, essayist, and critic. His views on contemporary and classic cinema can be found on his blog, “The Movie zombie.” He lives in Los Angeles. $26.95 • 264 pages • order number 188rls • isbn: 9781615931309

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forthcoming title february 2013 screenwritinG forensic speak how to write realistic crime dramas

JeNNIFeR DORNBUSH Crime stories have always intrigued viewers and storytellers. Today, crime shows rule the airwaves and there is truly a procedural drama out there for every personality — and every writer. Born out of the author’s real-life experiences growing up around death investigation, Forensic Speak identifies and unlocks the keys to forensic science that every crime writer needs to know, and every crime fiction fan is curious about. With a filmography of 100 film and TV examples and 80 additional resources, aspiring crime writers can explore more than 300 ways to enhance their crime fiction. Seasoned crime writers will find new ways to improve story accuracy. Crime fiction fans get a remarkable look into both the real and screen worlds of forensic science. “In the world of television procedurals, a writer’s secret weapon is the technical adviser. This book is like having your own forensic expert on speed dial. Not only does Jennifer define the science for you, she teaches you how to use it to tell your story. After reading Forensic Speak, I have to admit I was mad. Where was Jennifer when I was starting out? This book would’ve saved me hours of research.” — Brian Davidson, writer, producer, CSI: Miami “Forensic Speak is the perfect crime procedural writer’s companion! From the layout to the table of contents to chapter examples, Jen Dornbush makes the material accessible, engaging, and intriguing. I found the various sections (especially on electronic crime scene investigation, fabrication, and the different types of evidence) loaded with bite-size, digestible nuggets of great information that are invaluable to writers both aspiring and professional. Forensic Speak is a must for those who want to take their crime scene writing to the next level!” — Monica Macer, writer, Lost, Prison Break, Teen Wolf, The Playboy Club JeNNIFeR DORNBUSH is a TV and film writer, crime scribe, forensic science maven, and writing instructor. When not making visits to the coroner’s office or hanging out with CSIs, Jennifer is penning scripts. Jennifer and her two co-writers were awarded Humanitas’ New Voices Prize and are presently developing their half-hour comedy pilot, Home Bodies. Her TV drama pilot, The Coroner’s Daughter, was a second-round pick at the Austin Screenplay Competition. Prior to that she was a semi-finalist in NBC’s Writers on the Verge with a one-hour procedural spec. Her family feature script, Mulberry Lane, is currently optioned with Fools errand Films. Her website is jenniferdornbush.com. $29.95 • 250 pages • order number 189rls • isbn: 9781615931316


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forthcoming title february 2013 directinG the working filM director how to arrive, survive & thrive in the director’s chair – 2nd edition CHARLeS WILKINSON c There are many books on the art of directing. The Working Film Director is the only book about the career itself. Building on the success and popularity of the 1st edition of The Working Director, this new edition adds entirely new and up-to-the-minute focus on the current world of the entry-level filmmaker, the filmmaker looking to move up, and the director who’s fighting to reinvent a once promising career. Readers learn where filmmakers find the filmmaking skills they need, how to approach the so-critical first film, how to land that first directing job, and how to get a suddenly silent phone to start ringing again. Using examples from his three decades directing high-profile productions, writer/director Charles Wilkinson shares a thousand lessons learned by himself and his fellow working directors. This book demystifies the art of maintaining a career in directing film and television, dramatically illustrating how much of what it takes to work as a director actually has little to do with the technical side of directing. The book offers insights into how to cope with the unique emotional and social demands of the job, offering numerous tips on how to handle the intense levels of competition for every single project, and presenting vital insights on how to recognize, avoid, and even reverse the many career-busting missteps dotting the minefield that every successful director must face. “A must-read for anyone interested in making film or television their career, as well as those interested in film in general. I have never read a more comprehensive and informative study of the working director going through their creative paces.” — Brent Karl Clackson, Producer, Dead Like Me, The Highlander, The Outer Limits CHARLeS WILKINSON is an award-winning writer/director (Peace Out, Down Here, Max, Breach of Trust, The Highlander, Heart of the Storm). His recent documentary, Down Here, received critical and audience success on the international festival circuit (Vancouver, Cleveland, Houston, Venice). His current film, Peace Out, was named Most Popular Canadian Documentary at the 2011 Vancouver International Film Festival as well as at the 2012 Available Light International Film Festival. It has been selected at numerous film festivals including Hot Docs 2012, North America’s largest documentary festival. His website is charleswilkinson.com $26.95 • 300 pages • order number 190rls • isbn: 9781615931323

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forthcoming title february 2013 financing crowdfunding for filMMakers the way to a successful film campaign

JOHN T. TRIGONIS Crowdfunding for Filmmakers offers practical information, tips, and tactics for launching a successful film financing campaign, utilizing today’s technological and social innovations, and augmenting each step with an added personal touch. The book examines various ways to meet and exceed one’s crowdfunding goal through chapters on team building, audience outreach, and crowdfunder etiquette, along with a section containing case studies from successful film campaigns. Addressing the fact that most filmmakers don’t consider themselves crowdfunders, never mind entrepreneurs, and therefore rarely take the time to research other campaign strategies, the author details his own crowdfunding success story — raising $6,300 to make the award-winning short film Cerise. Crowdfunding for Filmmakers is an invaluable tool to ensure a triumphant climax to a rigorous crowdfunding campaign. “Crowdfunding clearly isn’t just about raising money. John thoroughly understands that it goes so much deeper than that, and with his practical, folksy wisdom, he explains everything you’d ever need to know about one of the most important things ever to hit the indie film world.” — Gregor Collins, Actor, Writer, Producer, It’s a Good Day to Die “No one should begin a crowdfunding campaign without first reading John T. Trignonis’ Crowdfunding for Filmmakers, which demystifies the crowdfunding process and ensures a successful campaign.” — Jayce Bartok, filmmaker, The Cake Eaters and blogger, MovieMaker; and Tiffany Bartok, filmmaker, Tiny Dancer Writer and filmmaker JOHN T. TRIGONIS has published work in a variety of literary journals all over the world. He launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for his seventh short film, Cerise, through which he raised a total of $6,300 — $1,300 over his initial goal of $5,000 — in only three months, solely through Facebook and Twitter. Once the film was finished, John spearheaded a series of crowdfunding “Crusades” and raised an additional $2,000 with which to submit the film to festivals. Cerise has since screened at over a dozen venues, participated in the Cannes Court Métrage, was nominated for four awards, and won an “Award of Merit” at Indie Fest. When not working on his creative endeavors, John teaches creative writing and humanities courses at various universities across New Jersey as a freelance professor. $26.95 • 255 pages • order number 191rls • isbn: 9781615931330


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screenwritinG/writinG the writer’s journey – 3rd edition mythic structure for writers

CHRISTOPHeR VOGLeR

best seller

See why this book has become an international best seller and a true classic. The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers explores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, concise style that’s made it required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world. Both fiction and nonfiction writers will discover a set of useful myth-inspired storytelling paradigms (i.e., “The Hero’s Journey”) and step-by-step guidelines to plot and character development. Based on the work of Joseph Campbell, The Writer’s Journey is a must for all writers interested in further developing their craft. CHRISTOPHeR VOGLeR is a veteran story consultant for major Hollywood film companies and a respected teacher of filmmakers and writers around the globe. He has influenced the stories of movies from The Lion King to Fight Club to The Thin Red Line and most recently wrote the first installment of Ravenskull, a Japanese-style manga or graphic novel. He is the executive producer of the feature film P. S. Your Cat is Dead and writer of the animated feature Jester Till. $26.95 • 448 pages • order number 76rls • isbn: 9781932907360

MeMo froM the story dept. secrets of structure and character

CHRISTOPHeR VOGLeR & DAVID McKeNNA Memo From the Story Dept. is the long-awaited sequel to Christopher Vogler’s immensely successful and influential handbook on mythic screenwriting, The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (more than 250,000 copies sold). Vogler and his colleague, Columbia University film professor David McKenna, have produced an authoritative guide to advanced tools of structure and character development for screenwriters, novelists, game designers and film students. Users of the book will find a complete set of precision tools for taking their stories, step-by-step, through a quantum leap in writing quality. DAVID McKeNNA is a stage director, acting coach, voice-over artist and film professor at Columbia University and Barnard College. He is an expert on the films of Clint eastwood and film genres including horror, westerns and war movies. His influential classes on screenwriting have stimulated a generation of young filmmakers and writers. $18.95 •• 280 246 pages • order number 10:9781932907971 1932907181 • isbn 13: 9781932907186 $26.95 number 62rls 164rls• isbn • isbn:

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screenwritinG/writinG save the cat!®

the last book on screenwriting that you’ll ever need

BLAKe SNYDeR

best seller

He made millions of dollars selling screenplays to Hollywood and here screenwriter Blake Snyder tells all. “Save the Cat!® ” is just one of Snyder’s many ironclad rules for making your ideas more marketable and your script more satisfying — and saleable; including: • The four elements of every winning logline. • The seven immutable laws of screenplay physics. • The 10 genres and why they’re important to your movie. • Why your Hero must serve your idea. • Mastering the Beats. • Mastering the Board to create the Perfect Beast. • How to get back on track with ironclad and proven rules for script repair. $19.95 • 216 pages • order number 34rls • isbn: 9781932907001

save the cat!® goes to the Movies the screenwriter’s guide to every story ever told BLAKe SNYDeR

best seller

In this sequel to his bestseller, Save the Cat!®, author and screenwriter Blake Snyder returns to form in a fast-paced follow-up that proves why his is the most talked-about approach to screenwriting in years. In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Snyder delivers even more insider’s information gleaned from a 20-year track record as “one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters,” giving you the clues to write your movie. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives readers the key breakdowns of the 50 most instructive movies from the past 30 years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, from Alien to Saw, from 10 to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Snyder reveals how screenwriters who came before you tackled the same challenges you are facing with the film you want to write — or the one you are currently working on. BLAKe SNYDeR, besides selling million-dollar scripts to both Disney and Spielberg, was one of Hollywood’s most successful spec screenwriters. Blake’s vision continues on www.blakesnyder. com. $24.95 • 270 pages • order number 75rls • isbn: 9781932907353


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screenwritinG/writinG cineMatic storytelling the 100 most powerful film conventions every filmmaker must know

JeNNIFeR VAN SIJLL c best seller This book is intended to help writers and directors more fully exploit the medium’s inherent storytelling devices. It contains 100 non-dialog techniques that have been used by the industry’s top writers and directors. From Metropolis and Citizen Kane to Dead Man and Kill Bill, the book illustrates — through 500 frame grabs and 75 script excerpts — how the inherent storytelling devices specific to film were exploited. $24.95 • 230 pages • order number 35rls • isbn: 9781932907056

the hollywood standard – 2nd edition the complete and authoritative guide to script format and style

CHRISTOPHeR RILeY c best seller The Hollywood Standard is the definitive guide to script format. The book working and aspiring writers keep beside their keyboards and rely on every day. Written by a professional screenwriter whose day job was running the vaunted script shop at Warner Bros., this book is used at USC’s School of Cinema, UCLA, and the acclaimed Act One Writing Program in Hollywood, and in screenwriting programs around the world. $24.95 • 208 pages • order number 130rls • isbn: 9781932907636

your screenplay sucks! 100 ways to make it great

WILLIAM M. AKeRS All beginning writers make the same mistakes — and many “pros” do, too! Because nobody in Hollywood will give your script a second chance, it better be perfect the first time out. No longer will you worry that a producer or story executive will toss your script in the garbage at page fifteen because Your Screenplay Sucks! Akers’ checklist will eliminate all the flaws in your screenplay, guaranteeing a cover-to-cover read. $19.95 • 220 pages • order number 85rls • isbn: 9781932907452

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screenwritinG/writinG writing the tv draMa series – 3rd edition how to succeed as a professional writer in tv

PAMeLA DOUGLAS c This new edition builds on the book’s reputation by bringing the very latest information, insights, and advice from major writers and producers. It is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce for a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. Offering practical industry information and artistic encouragement, the book is both nuts-and-bolts and inspiration. The Third edition leads readers into the future and engages provocative issues about the interface between traditional TV and emerging technologies and endless possibilities. $26.95 • 250 pages • order number 172rls • isbn: 9781615930586

the coffee break screenwriter writing your script ten minutes at a time

PILAR ALeSSANDRA At last, leading Hollywood screenwriting instructor Pilar Alessandra shows everyone who’s ever wanted to write a screenplay how to do it — without quitting their jobs or leaving their families. Packed with over sixty 10-minute writing tools, The Coffee Break Screenwriter keeps it focused and keeps it simple. Now, writers can make real progress on their scripts with only ten minutes of stolen time. $24.95 • 280 pages • order number 149rls • isbn: 9781932907803

riding the alligator

strategies for a career in screenplay writing (and not getting eaten)

PeN DeNSHAM This is the first book that explores both specific screenplay writing techniques, while simultaneously imparting industry-tested strategies for carving out a successful, long term career. Pen imparts an inspiring philosophy on choosing an artistic career and overcoming the many challenges, such as managing stress, to selling yourself and your work, to finding an agent and being true to one’s nature, all while creating a lasting and satisfying career. He speaks from a place of tremendous empathy for writers, as someone who personally identifies with their creative struggles. $24.95 • 280 pages • order number 165rls • isbn: 9781932907841


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screenwritinG/writinG stealing fire froM the gods – 2nd edition the complete guide to story for writers & filmmakers

JAMeS BONNeT c Unlocking the secrets of story reveals the secrets of the mind and awakens the power of story within you. Work with that power and you can steal fire from the gods. Master that power and you can create stories that will live forever. “Drawing on the work of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and others, Bonnet demonstrates how to use story archetypes and the ‘normal storymaking process’ to create modern narratives of any kind.” — Daniel H. Pink, Bestselling Author, Free Agent Nation $26.95 • 275 pages • order number 57rls • isbn: 9781932907117

reflections of the shadow creating memorable heroes and villains

JeFFReY HIRSCHBeRG If you are a new or experienced screenwriter, producer, director, or studio executive, you will be riveted by the analysis of how memorable heroes and villains are created. Reflections of the Shadow is different from others in its class, because it is the perfect companion to many of the successful screenwriting books currently in the marketplace. Many of these books focus on story, structure, or “writing the screenplay that sells” – far fewer help writers create unforgettable heroes and villains (which will help you get your work noticed). Character drives plot. Without strong characters in conflict there is no drama and a weakened plot. $26.95 • 290 pages • order number 131rls • isbn: 9781932907612

Myth and the Movies

discovering the mythic structure of 50 unforgettable films

STUART VOYTILLA c

foreword by christopher vogler, author of the writer’s journey

An illuminating companion piece to The Writer’s Journey, Myth and the Movies applies the mythic structure Vogler developed to 50 well-loved U.S. and foreign films. This comprehensive book offers a greater understanding of why some films continue to touch and connect with audiences generation after generation. $26.95 • 300 pages • order number 39rls • isbn: 9780941188661

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screenwritinG/writinG and the best screenplay goes to...

learning from the winners: sideways, shakespeare in love, crash

DR. LINDA SeGeR

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This book provides a thorough investigation into Academy Award-winning screenplays, giving you the nitty gritty details of how an Academy Award script was created. $26.95 • 312 pages • order number 78rls • isbn: 9781932907384

horror screenwriting the nature of fear

DeVIN WATSON Learn why horror works and how to write a solid horror screenplay well grounded in the tricks of the grave.


story line finding gold in your life story

JeN GRISANTI Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story is a practical and spiritual guide to drawing upon your own story and fictionalizing it into your writing. As a Story Consultant and former VP of Current Programs at CBS/Paramount, most of the author’s work with writers has focused on creating standout scripts by elevating story. $26.95 • 250 pages • order number 156rls • isbn: 9781932907896

My story can beat up your story ten ways to toughten up your screenplay from opening hook to knockout punch

JeFFReY ALAN SCHeCHTeR This book offers a systematic approach for aspiring and working writers that has earned the author millions in script sales and writing assignments. In a clear, step-by-step fashion, this book is a fun, eye-opening, brain-expanding, and often irreverent guide to writing stories that sell. $19.95 • 200 pages • order number 158rls • isbn: 9781932907933


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screenwritinG/writinG psychology for screenwriters building conflict in your script

WILLIAM INDICK, Ph.D. William Indick clearly describes theories of personality and psychoanalysis with simple guidelines, exercises, film images, and hundreds of examples from movies. $26.95 • 281 pages • order number 122rls • isbn: 9780941188876

the power of the dark side creating great villains and dangerous situations

PAMeLA JAYe SMITH Conflict is the very heart and soul of drama. Mythologist Pamela Jaye Smith’s latest book explores character conflict and a multitude of ways to achieve it. $22.95 • 266 pages • order number 82rls • isbn: 9781932907438

inner drives how to write and create characters using the eight classic centers of motivation

PAMeLA JAYe SMITH Inner Drives goes to the very source of character motivation and action by exploring the fascinating world of archetypes, mythology, and the chakra system. $26.95 • 264 pages • order number 32rls • isbn: 9781932907032

screenwriting for teens the 100 principles of screenwriting every budding writer must know

CHRISTINA HAMLeTT c This book gives teens the tools to do more than just watch movies: it gives them the tools to write their own films. $18.95 • 246 pages • order number 62rls • isbn: 9781932907186

you’re funny! turn your sense of humor into a lucrative new career

D.B. GILLeS You’re Funny! is the next best thing to being in a comedy writing class. It covers the different ways to earn a living as a comedy writer and will help you determine if you can actually make a living writing jokes and making people laugh. $19.95 • 185 pages • order number 160rls • isbn: 9781932907957

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screenwritinG/writinG the screenwriter within – 2nd edition

new strategies to finish your screenplay & get a deal!

D.B. GILLeS The second edition of The Screenwriter Within is like having D.B. Gilles as your personal career coach. $22.95 • 250 pages • order number 169rls • isbn: 9781615930579

soMething startling happens

the 120 story beats every writer needs to know

TODD KLICK

Something Startling Happens reveals the 120 minute-by-minute story genome that unites all successful films. It shows you what makes a great movie tick. $24.95 • 250 pages • order number 170rls • isbn: 9781615930593

the inner gaMe of screenwriting 20 winning story forms

SANDY FRANK The Inner Game of Screenwriting goes through each of the twenty Inner Game Archetypes, and, through examples and exercises, explains how to construct them and let them make your screenplay a hit. $18.95 • 160 pages • order number 173rls • isbn: 9781615930616

the story solution 23 actions all great heroes must take

eRIC eDSON eric edson has developed a new tool for bringing depth and passion to any screenplay — the “23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take.” $26.95 • 332 pages • order number 171rls • isbn: 9781615930845

writing the coMedy blockbuster the inappropriate goal

KeITH GIGILIO Dying is easy, comedy is hard. So infuse some life in your comedy blockbuster and buy this book. $22.95 • 229 pages • order number 176rls • isbn: 9781615930852


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screenwritinG/writinG the way of story

the craft & soul of writing

CATHeRINe ANN JONeS c The Way of Story is an integrative approach to writing all forms of narrative, illustrated with evocative insights from the author’s own professional journey.


writing the comedy film make ’em laugh STUArT VoyTILLA c AnD SCoTT PeTrI This book takes you into the world of comedy and helps you discover what makes us laugh. With easy-to-use guidelines, you’ll learn the successful mechanics and characteristics of various comic story forms. $14.95 • 180 pages • order number 106rls • isbn: 9780941188418

what are you laughing at? how to write funny screenplays, stories & more BrAD SCHreIBer The definitive book on how to “write funny” is the first to compare writing comedic screenplays with fiction and non-fiction in all forms. $19.95 • 278 pages • order number 114rls • isbn: 9780941188838

elephant bucks an inside guide to writing for tv sitcoms

SHeLDon BULL Sheldon Bull, who has written over 300 sitcom episodes, provides this comprehensive guide so that you can write that killer spec sitcom script and launch your career as a TV sitcom writer. $24.95 • 280 pages • order number 68rls • isbn: 9781932907278

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screenwritinG/writinG the moral premise harnessing virtue & vice for box office success

STAnLey D. WILLIAMS, Ph.D. c This book explains how the Moral Premise — a statement of truth about the protagonist’s psychological predicament — is a fundamental part of every successful movie’s structure. $24.95 • 219 pages • order number 56rls • isbn: 9781932907131

rewrite a step-by-step guide to strengthen structure, characters, and drama in your screenplay PAUL CHITLIk c Professional screenwriters know that the rewrite is what separates the money-makers from the neophytes. Rewrite shows you how to attack your screenplay bit by bit, arc by arc, in the clear easy-to-follow language of an experienced and trusted mentor. $16.95 • 192 pages • order number 79rls • isbn: 9781932907391

talk the talk a dialogue workshop for scriptwriters

Penny PennISTon Talk the Talk is a focused exercise regimen exclusively for dialogue writing. With twenty simple lessons, plus writing exercises for every level, Talk the Talk gives scriptwriters a complete tool kit for mastering the art of dialogue writing. $24.95 • 250 pages • order number 139rls • isbn: 9781932907704

writing subtext what lies beneath

DR. LINDA SeGeR c Partly a how-to book, partly an exploration of this important topic, Writing Subtext explores all the underlying meanings that lie beneath the words, images, and actions in film, which are also applicable to any kind of fiction writing. $16.95 • 178 pages • order number 163rls • isbn: 9781932907964


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screenwritinG/writinG the virgin’s proMise

writing stories of feminine creative, spiritual, and sexual awakening

KIM HUDSON

foreword by christopher vogler, author of the writer’s journey

The Virgin’s Promise clearly outlines the steps of a Virgin’s Journey to realize her dream and describes this journey with beats that feel incredibly familiar but have not been illustrated in any other screenwriting book. $19.95 • 180 pages • order number 142rls • isbn: 9781932907728

the woMan in the story writing memorable female characters

HeLeN JACeY Venturing where other screenwriting guides fear to tread, The Woman in the Story provides screenwriters and storytellers with a groundbreaking creative paradigm for the creation of memorable female characters. $26.95 • 225 pages • order number 148rls • isbn: 9781932907797

Mind your business

a hollywood literary agent’s guide to your writing career

MICHeLe WALLeRSTeIN In highly readable prose, the writer explains how to get ahead and what to expect in meetings, negotiations, and social situations, launching you and your now-saleable screenplay down the road to Hollywood success. $24.95 • 224 pages • order number 145rls • isbn: 9781932907766

symbols • images • codes

the secret language of meaning in film, tv, games, and visual media

PAMeLA JAYe SMITH Symbols • Images • Codes is an accessible collection of visual images in a wide range of categories that will help you express your message through the most powerful medium in existence. $29.95 • 160 pages • order number 146rls • isbn: 9781932907742

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directinG/visualization Master shots vol 2 100 ways to shoot great dialogue scenes

CHRISTOPHeR KeNWORTHY

best seller Building on the success of the best-selling Master Shots, this book goes much deeper, revealing the great directors’ secrets for making the most of the visual during the usual static dialogue scene. A strong scene is determined from where you put the camera and how you position and direct your actors. This is especially true when shooting dialogue. The techniques in Master Shots, Vol. 2 ensure that every plot point, every emotion, and every subtle meaning is communicated clearly. This is the first book to show how important it is to shoot dialogue well. What’s the point of opening your scene with a great camera move, if you then just shoot the actors like a couple of talking heads? Master Shots, Vol. 2 gives you control of dialogue scenes, whether you’re shooting two characters or a room filled with multiple conversations. Using examples from well-known films, the book gives 100 techniques, lavishly illustrated with movie frame-grabs, and overhead diagrams, to show exactly what you need to get the required result. At all times, the techniques have been broken down to their core points, so they will work on a fully equipped Hollywood set, or with the most basic video camera. “A terrific sequel to the first Master Shots. If there’s a cool way to move the camera, Kenworthy has explained it to us. I can’t wait to get this book into my students’ hands.” — John Badham, director, Saturday Night Fever, WarGames; author, I’ll Be in My Trailer CHRISTOPHeR KeNWORTHY has worked as a writer, director, and producer for the past ten years. He directed the feature film The Sculptor, which played to sold-out screenings in Australia and received strong reviews. Recent works include sketch comedy for the BBC’s Scallywagga, a title sequence for National Geographic Channel, visual effects for 3D World, music videos for Pieces of eight Records and elefant Records, and an animated wall projection for The Blue Room Theatre in Perth, Australia. Kenworthy is the author of the best-selling Master Shots, two novels: The Winter Inside and The Quality of Light, and many short stories. Current projects include screenwriting, several directing assignments, and the development of additional Master Shots applications. $26.95 • 240 pages • order number 167rls • isbn: 9781615930555


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directinG/visualization filM directing: shot by shot visualizing from concept to screen

STeVeN D. KATz

best seller Film Directing: Shot by Shot — with its famous blue cover — is the bestknown book on directing and a favorite of professional directors as an on-set quick reference guide. This international best seller is a complete catalog of visual techniques and their stylistic implications, enabling working filmmakers to expand their knowledge. Contains in-depth information on shot composition, staging sequences, visualization tools, framing and composition techniques, camera movement, blocking tracking shots, script analysis, and much more. Includes over 750 storyboards and illustrations, with never-before-published storyboards from Steven Spielberg’s Empire of the Sun, Orson Welles’ Citizen Kane, and Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds. $27.95 • 366 pages • order number 7rls • isbn: 9780941188104

filM directing: cineMatic Motion – 2nd edition STeVeN D. KATz

best seller Cinematic Motion has helped directors create a personal camera style and master complex staging challenges for over a decade. In response to the opportunities offered by digital technology, this second edition adds essential chapters on digital visualization and script breakdown. Steven Katz uses extensive illustrations to explain how to create extended sequence shots, elaborate moving camera choreography, and tracking shots with multiple story points. Interviews with top Hollywood craftspeople demonstrate how to bring sophisticated ideas to life. STeVeN D. KATz is an award-winning filmmaker and writer, and the author of Shot by Shot, the now classic text on cinematic style and technique. $27.95 • 362 pages • order number 121rls • isbn: 9780941188906

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directinG/visualization setting up your shots – 2nd edition great camera moves every filmmaker should know

JeReMY VINeYARD

best seller This is the 2nd edition of one of the most successful filmmaking books in history. Using examples from over 300 popular films, Vineyard provides detailed examples of more than 150 camera setups, angles, and moves that every filmmaker must know — presented in an easy-to-use “wide screen format.” This book is the “Swiss Army Knife” that belongs in every filmmaker’s tool kit. This new and revised 2nd edition of Setting Up Your Shots references over 200 new films and 25 additional filmmaking techniques. This book gives the filmmaker a quick and easy “shot list” that he or she can use on the set to communicate with their crew. The Shot List includes: Whip Pan, Reverse, Tilt, Helicopter Shot, Rack Focus, and much more. “This is a film school in its own right and a valuable and worthy contribution to every filmmaker’s shelf. Well done, Vineyard and Cruz!” — Darrelyn Gunzburg, “For The Love Of It” Panel, www.ForTheLoveOfIt.com “Perfect for any film enthusiast looking for the secrets behind creating film... It is a great addition to any collection for students and film pros alike.... Because of its simplicity of design and straightforward storyboards, this book is destined to be mandatory reading at films schools throughout the world.” — Ross Otterman, Directed By Magazine “Setting Up Your Shots is a great book for defining the shots of today. The storyboard examples on every page make it an valuable reference book for directors and DPs alike! Great learning tool. Should be a boon for writers who want to choose the most effective shot and clearly show it in their boards for the maximum impact.” — Paul Clatworthy, creator, storyboard artist and StoryBoard Quick Software JeReMY VINeYARD is currently developing an independent feature entitled “Concrete Road” with Keith David (The Thing, Platoon) and is working on his first novel, a modern epic. $22.95 • 160 pages • order number 84rls • isbn: 9781932907421


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directinG/visualization froM word to iMage – 2nd edition storyboarding and the filmmaking process

MARCIe BeGLeITeR c We are telling thousands of stories through media that did not even exist eight short years ago. Never have so many visual storytellers been able to say so much with so little to so many. $26.95 • 248 pages • order number 136rls • isbn: 9781932907674

directing actors creating memorable performances for film and television

JUDITH WeSTON

best seller

This book provides a method for establishing creative, collaborative relationships with actors, getting the most out of rehearsals, troubleshooting poor performances, giving briefer directions, and much more. $26.95 • 314 pages • order number 4rls • isbn: 9780941188241

the filM director’s intuition script analysis and rehearsal techniques

JUDITH WeSTON A filmmaker’s most precious assets — not just for directing actors, but for all the storytelling decisions — are his instincts, imagination, and intuition. Judith Weston gives away the secrets that can keep an imagination alive and free a director’s intuition, so everyone on the set can function at full creativity. $26.95 • 250 pages • order number • 111rls • isbn: 9780941188784

aniMation unleashed

100 principles every animator, comic book writer,

filmmaker, video artist, and game developer should know

eLLeN BeSeN

with illustrations by

BRYCe HALLeTT

Key information for every facet of animation production is offered in an easy to understand format. $26.95 • 260 pages • order number 89rls • isbn: 9781932907490

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directinG/visualization the citizen kane crash course in cineMatography a wildly fictional account of how orson welles learned everything about the art of cinematography in half an hour. or was it a weekend?

DAVID WORTH An entertaining “graphic textbook” on the basics of cinematography. $19.95 • 152 pages • order number 86rls • isbn: 9781932907469

cineMatography for directors a guide for creative collaboration

JACQUeLINe B. FROST This book guides directors toward a more powerful collaboration with their closest ally, the cinematographer. $29.95 • 292 pages • order number 127rls • isbn: 9781932907551

setting up your scenes the inner workings of great films

RICHARD D. PePPeRMAN c Here, for the first time, is an awe-inspiring guide that takes you into the inner workings of classic scenes revealing the aspects that make them great. $24.95 • 245 pages • order number 42rls • isbn: 9781932907087

i’ll be in My trailer!

the creative wars between directors & actors

JOHN BADHAM AND CRAIG MODDeRNO Director John Badham has a bookload of knowledge to pass along in this inspired and insightful must-read for directors at all levels of their craft. $26.95 • 219 pages • order number 58rls • isbn: 9781932907148

directing feature filMs

the creative collaboration between directors, writers, and actors

MARK TRAVIS c Directing Feature Films takes you through the entire creative process of filmmaking — from concept to completion. pages • order96rls number 59rls9780941188432 • isbn 10: 1932907157 • isbn 13: 9781932907155 $26.95 • 402 $26.95 pages •• 275 order number • isbn:


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directinG/visualization the storyboard artist

a guide to freelancing in film, tv, and advertising

GIUSePPe CRISTIANO A career guide for those who have artistic talent but don’t know how to harness the power of their own creativity. A visual and straightforward manual describing the various aspects of the storyboarding profession. Filled with careerexpanding ideas it also includes tips and advice from a working professional with expertise in film, television, and advertising. GIUSePPe CRISTIANO is a former comic artist as well as a writer. He freelances for advertising agencies and film production companies throughout europe and the U.S., and has directed a number of shorts, music videos, and animated films. $24.95 • 210 pages • order number 175rls • isbn: 9781615930838

the working director how to arrive, thrive & survive in the director’s chair CHARLeS WILKINSON c This book is about one thing: being hired to direct film and television. More to the point, this book is about how to make that happen and keep it happening. The Working Director follows a linear format leading from a discussion of that all important first phone call on through prep, production, and post, right up to getting your next and better job. It tells you how to get the job, do it well, and make friends who will hire you to do the job again. “This book is spot on. A perfect primer. Read closely and know without a doubt that Charles knows exactly of what he speaks. And when you are done, you will know it too.” — Melissa Gilbert, actress CHArLeS WILkInSon has directed independent features, numerous network TV movies, and a wide variety of episodic TV shows. $22.95 • 208 pages • order number 36rls • isbn: 9781932907025

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directinG/visualization first tiMe director how to make your breakthrough movie

GIL BeTTMAN c The first time director needs all the help he or she can get, especially on the set. That’s what this book delivers. In the highly competitive marketplace where too many films vie for too little screen space, first time directors must meet the visual standards as established by Spielberg, Scorsese, and Stone. A tall order for any novice, but Gil Bettman arms you with the no-nonsense information and strategies to meet these ideals.

GIL BeTTMAn has directed three feature films, dozens of primetime TV shows, and many top music videos. He is an Associate Professor in the School of Film and Television at Chapman University in Los Angeles. $27.95 • 300 pages • order number 113rls • isbn: 9780941188777

the filM director’s bag of tricks get what you want from writers and actors

MARK W. TRAVIS c The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks is the perfect sequel to the author’s bestseller Directing Feature Films. Inspired by Travis’ 40+ years of experience working with writers and directing actors, The Film Director’s Bag of Tricks guides the reader step-by-step through a process of understanding, acquiring, and then practicing some of the most subtle and powerful directing techniques. each trick or technique has been examined, explored, and honed so that it is accessible for any director regardless of experience. each chapter focuses on one stage of the process and is followed by practical exercises that will guide the reader through his/her own personal experimentation with these tricks. MARK W. TRAVIS is regarded by many Hollywood and international professionals as one of the world’s leading authorities in the art and craft of film directing. Directing Feature Films (see page 33), is currently used as required text in film schools worldwide. $22.95 • 230 pages • order number 168rls • isbn: 9781615930562


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production Making it big in shorts – 2nd edition the ultimate filmmaker’s guide to short films KIM ADeLMAN This second edition of The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Guide to Short Films contains over 35% new material, including new information on funding, the increasingly popular 48-hour filmmaking challenges, and new media opportunities. $22.95 • 264 pages • order number 128rls • isbn: 9781932907582

filM production ManageMent 101 – 2nd edition management and coordination in a digital age

DeBORAH S. PATz This new edition has undergone a comprehensive update to address the shifting balance between digital and film technologies and to pave the way as we progress further into the digital age. $39.95 • 560 pages • order number 147rls • isbn: 9781932907773

filM & video budgets – 5th edition DeKe SIMON c For over a decade, this classic budgeting book has helped filmmakers. The 5th edition of this all-time standard includes NeW material on preproduction and High-Definition, as well as an update of all budgets. $29.95 • 477 pages • order number 143rls • isbn: 9781932907735

filMMaking for teens – 2nd edition pulling off your shorts

TROY LANIeR & CLAY NICHOLS c The updated edition of this classic manual for young filmmakers includes additions reflecting the enormous changes impacting the world of digital video. $26.95 • 240 pages • order number 137rls • isbn: 9781932907643

byte-sized television create your own tv series for the internet

ROSS BROWN Byte-Sized Television is a first of its kind, all-in-one guide to creating short-form TV series for the Internet. $26.95 • 260 pages • order number 153rls • isbn: 9781932907865

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general filmmaking filM school how to watch dvds and learn everything about filmmaking

RICHARD D. PePPeRMAN c This amazing resource cuts to the chase with more than six decades of films to watch to learn the most vital concepts in filmmaking. $24.95 • 264 pages • order number 81rls • isbn: 9781932907414

the power of filM HOWARD SUBeR This book examines the patterns and principles that make films popular and memorable, and will be useful both for those who want to create films and for those who just want to understand them better. $27.95 • 456 pages • order number 61rls • isbn: 9781932907179

producer to producer a step-by-step guide to low-budget independent film producing MAUReeN A. RYAN everything you need to know — all in one place — to produce your independent film or documentary, from the Academy Award-winning co-producer of Man on Wire. $39.95 • 350 pages • order number 144rls • isbn: 9781932907759

costuMe design 101 – 2nd edition the business and art of creating costumes for film and television

RICHARD LA MOTTe c This book takes the reader by the hand and leads them, step-by-step, through the process of becoming a professional costume designer for film and television. $24.95 • 210 pages • order number 138rls • isbn: 9781932907698

you can act! a complete guide for actors

D.W. BROWN You Can Act! describes, with humor and inspiration, every detail necessary for fulfilling any role you might be called upon to perform. $24.95 • 350 pages • order number 126rls • isbn: 9781932907568


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general filmmaking casting revealed a guide for film directors

HeSTeR SCHeLL Wanna make a great movie? Get a great cast! Casting Revealed: A Guide for Film Directors will show you how and where to find the best actors, regardless of your budget, and what to do when they are standing in front of you waiting for your brilliant direction. $20.95 • 200 pages • order number 154rls • isbn: 9781932907872

voiceovers everything you need to know about how to make money with your voice

TeRRI APPLe Terri Apple’s Voiceovers is the most extensive, informative book that covers everything you need to know about making money in the lucrative world of voiceovers. $26.95 • 300 pages • order number 157rls • isbn: 9781580650694

conQuering youtube

101 pro video tips to take you to the top

JAY MILeS Conquering YouTube is designed as a fun, easy to read text. Walks any videographer — from a true amateur to an experienced filmmaker — through all the steps necessary to create exciting and memorable videos for the Web. $26.95 • 235 pages • order number 159rls • isbn: 9781932907940

so, you’re a creative genius… now what? CARL KING You’re bright but no job? Create your own by learning how to carve out your own creative space in the competitive world of media. Artist, musician, web designer, writer, and former “shyest guy in the room,” Carl King has done it all and he tells you how you can do it too. $18.95 • 192 pages • order number 162rls • isbn: 9781932907926

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general filmmaking reality tv an insider’s guide to tv’s hottest market TROY DeVOLLD Reality TV demystifies the world of writing and producing Reality television in a fun, accessible way that’s as entertaining to Reality fans as it is informative to students and established creatives looking to enter one of the most explosive genres in television. $24.95 • 200 pages • order number 166rls • isbn: 9781932907995

Making the transforMational MoMent in filM unleashing the power of the image (with the films of vincent ward)

DAN FLeMING This book is a unique exploration of the transformational process that turns film’s raw material into deeply moving and provocative experiences. $29.95 • 240 pages • order number 174rls • isbn: 9781615930609

hollywood gaMe plan

how to land a job in film, tv, or digital entertainment

CAROLe M. KIRSCHNeR Hollywood Game Plan is an in-depth, how-to guide for aspiring Hollywood hopefuls. It provides a concrete, step-by-step strategy to land a job in the entertainment industry. $26.95 • 220 pages • order number 178rls • isbn: 9781615930869

letters to young filMMakers creativity & getting your films made

HOWARD SUBeR Letters to aspiring directors, producers, screenwriters, and other creatives from one of the world’s leading teachers of film is a blend of success, failure, and life lessons which unfold from a wise and wonderful collection of simple personal letters. $20.95 • 214 pages • order number 177rls • isbn: 9781615930630


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pitchinG the perfect pitch – 2nd edition how to sell yourself and your movie idea to hollywood

KeN ROTCOP If you want to sell ANYTHING in the world, including yourself, you’ve got to learn how to create the Perfect Pitch. A good pitch can mean the difference between seeing your name on a lucrative studio contract or a rejection form letter. ken roTCoP produces Pitchmart™, Hollywood’s biggest screenplay pitch event. His screenwriting workshop was the subject of a feature-length documentary, Talk Fast, which has won various film festival awards. Most recently STArZ network produced a two-part series on ken rotcop, Pitching Guru. $19.95 • 216 pages • order number 92rls • isbn: 9781932907520

selling your story in 60 seconds the guaranteed way to get your screenplay or novel read

MICHAeL HAUGe Best-selling author Michael Hauge reveals how to: Design, Practice, and Present the 60-Second Pitch, The Cardinal rule of Pitching, The 10 key Components of a Commercial Story, The 8 Steps to a Powerful Pitch, Targeting your Buyers, Securing opportunities to Pitch, Pitching Templates and much more. MICHAeL HAUGe is the author of Writing Screenplays That Sell, now in its 30th printing, and has presented his seminars and lectures to more than 30,000 writers and filmmakers. $12.95 • 150 pages • order number 64rls • isbn: 9781932907209

the script-selling gaMe – 2nd edition a hollywood insider’s look at getting your script sold and produced KATHIe FONG YONeDA While the first edition focused mostly on film and television movies, the second edition includes a new chapter on animation and another on utilizing the Internet to market yourself and find new opportunities, plus an expansive section on submitting for television and cable. kATHIe FonG yoneDA has worked in film and television for more than 30 years. kathie is an internationally known seminar leader on screenwriting and development. $19.95 • 248 pages • order number 161rls • isbn: 9781932907919

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digital/documentary/special effects producing with passion making films that change the world

DOROTHY FADIMAN and TONY LeVeLLe Producing with Passion is not about making Hollywood films or eye candy. It’s about applying your entire being to the job at hand in making a difference with your life, your life’s work, and by gathering a group around you to create media miracles. DoroTHy FADIMAn is an oscar-nominated, emmy-winning documentary filmmaker who has been making films since 1976. Her films have been shown on PBS and at venues throughout the world. $22.95 • 260 pages • order number 83rls • isbn: 9781932907445

digital video secrets

what the pros know and the manuals don’t tell you

TONY LeVeLLe It’s a fact that manufacturers use the same chips in their low-end cameras as their expensive cameras. A few simple tricks will make your camera deliver professional quality images. Here are 100 simple digital video shooting secrets that “everyone knows” but no one will tell you. This is a “cheat sheet book” for every first-time filmmaker which is filled with practical ready-to-use information. Besides writing hundreds of corporate instructional manuals and making dozens of videos, Tony LeVeLLe co-authored Producing with Passion: Making Films That Change the World. $24.95 • 200 pages • order number 88rls • isbn: 9781932907476

greenscreen Made easy keying and compositing techniques for indie filmmakers

JeReMY HANKe & MICHeLe YAMAzAK This book pulls back the curtain and makes greenscreen accessible and a standard tool for indie and student filmmakers without a budget. JereMy HAnke is the editor-in-chief of MicroFilmmaker Magazine. MICHeLe yAMAZAkI is the VP of Marketing & Web Development Czarina for Toolfarm.com, a value-added reseller of plug-ins and software. $19.95 • 180 pages • order number 93rls • isbn: 9781932907544


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editing film editing great cuts every filmmaker and movie lover must know

GAeL CHAnDLer Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know makes the invisible art of editing visible by using nearly 600 frames from popular, recent films. The frames, accompanied by brisk descriptions, make it perfectly suited for quick study readers who like to ‘gaze’ rather than ‘graze’ and don’t want to read a book. Written by an editor and the author of Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video - 2nd edition (page 8), it shows how editors can make or break a movie. This one-of-a-kind book is your ‘must have’ cheat sheet to learning to make great cuts. Great for filmmakers, students or anyone who wants to see how the editor makes us believe. youTubers, prepare yourselves to add juice to your creations. “Those of us in the movie business often say that if we notice something, that means we didn’t do a good job. Our job as filmmakers, is to do what we do as seamlessly as possible. Gael Chandler takes a microscope to those seams to show the subtleties and techniques used by seasoned professionals, using words and pictures that an average movie-goer or up-and-coming filmmaker can appreciate and experiment with. This dissection, together with quotes of working directors and editors, make Film editing a practical and aesthetic addition to any film buff, film student, or filmmaker’s arsenal.” — Victoria rose Sampson, writer, director, film and sound editor; MPSe Award for Best Sound editing: Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl, Speed, Romancing the Stone, The River; Grand prize winner for writing and directing, Harley-Davidson commercial contest short film, Her Need for Speed “A comprehensive and easy-to-read description of the techniques editors use to seamlessly tell stories. The use of film frames clearly illustrates the editing concepts. A must read for any film student, or anyone just interested in the art of editing.” — nancy Morrison, A.C.e., editor, Desperate Housewives, Starter Wife, Malcolm in the Middle GAeL CHAnDLer has edited comedies, dramas, documentaries, features, corporate videos, and promos and cut on every type of medium: film, tape, and digital. nominated twice for a Cable ACe award for editing a comedy series, she is a member of the editors Peer Group of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and annually judges the emmy and College TV awards. $34.95 • 220 pages • order number 129rls • isbn: 9781932907629

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editinG the invisible cut how editors make movie magic

BOBBIe O’STeeN Bobbie Osteen, an award-winning editor, explains the mysterious art of editing by analyzing the “out” and “in” frames of the actual cuts from America’s greatest movies including The Graduate, Chinatown, Rear Window, The French Connection, Twelve Angry Men, The Big Chill, Body Heat, A Hard Day’s Night, and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The author uses interviews and compelling research about these scenes to further demonstrate what the editor actually does to make movie magic. BOBBIe O’STeeN is an emmy®-nominated film editor who has worked as a story editor and screenwriter for over thirty years. She is currently writing and editing an independent film and is visiting film classes across the country to explain the editing process through her book’s use of frame grabs. $28.95 • 344 pages • order number 94rls • isbn: 9781932907537

cut to the chase forty-five years of editing america’s favorite movies SAM O’STeeN AS TOLD TO BOBBIe O’STeeN Sam O’Steen was a world-renowned editor whose talent, smarts, and desire to get the truth out of the film propelled him to an amazing level of success. He helped shape many of the most influential movies in motion-picture history. Now he tells you how. $24.95 • 249 pages • order number 19rls • isbn: 9780941188371

the eye is Quicker

film editing: making a good film better

RICHARD D. PePPeRMAN c Did you ever want to know how to apply simple and practical work techniques to all that film editing theory? Here is an authentic “how-to” guide — adaptable to all tools and technologies — to make you a better editor of film or video. RICHARD D. PePPeRMAN is a teacher and thesis advisor at The School of Visual Arts in New York City. He is the author of Setting Up Your Scenes (page 33), and Film School (page 37). $27.95 • 268 pages • order number 11rls • isbn: 9780941188845


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sound desiGn the sound effects bible how to create and record hollywood style sound effects

RIC VIeRS The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, designing your own editing studio, and more. Industry secrets are shared by sound effects veteran Ric Viers (along with the companion website www.soundeffectsbible.com that offers free sound samples referenced in the book). RIC VIeRS has worked in the film & television industry for over fifteen years. His location sound credits include nearly every major television network, eminem, Kid Rock, Dateline, Good Morning America, and many others. His sound design work has been used in major motion pictures, television shows, radio programs, and video games. In 2007, Viers launched his own label, Blastwave FX, to celebrate the release of his 100th sound effects library. He is considered to be the world’s largest independent provider of sound effects with over 100,000 sounds and more than 120 sound effects libraries to his name. $26.95 • 260 pages • order number 90rls • isbn: 9781932907483

sound design

the expressive power of music, voice, and sound effects in cinema

DAVID SONNeNSCHeIN c When it comes to crafting a distinctive atmosphere for your film, sound design is as important as art direction and cinematography, and it can also be an effective tool in expressing the personalities of your characters. In addition to introducing basic theory and analyzing specific examples of sound design in well-known films, this groundbreaking book shows you how to use music, dialogue, and sound effects to provoke an emotional reaction from your audience. Interactive, simple exercises nurture your creative ability to hear and compose the most effective sounds to express the story and then seamlessly integrate them with all the other cinematic elements. DAVID SONNeNSCHeIN is an award-winning Sound Designer who directs feature films and teaches vibrational healing and sound design. $19.95 • 245 pages • order number 11rls • isbn: 9780941188265

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financing/marketing the coMplete independent Movie Marketing handbook promote, distribute & sell your film or video MARK STeVeN BOSKO c If you’re an independent filmmaker looking for information on how to market, distribute, and find audiences for your movies and videos, you’ll discover it here. $39.95 • 300 pages • order number 108rls • isbn: 9780941188760

getting the Money a step-by-step guide for writing business plans for film JeReMY JUUSO The only step-by-step guide on the market for how to write a film business plan. $26.95 • 240 pages • order number 132rls • isbn: 9781932907643

shaking the Money tree – 3rd edition the art of getting grants and donations for film and video projects

MORRIe WARSHAWSKI Considered the “bible” on fundraising for independent noncommercial film and video, this new expanded 3rd edition takes media makers into the 21st century. $26.95 • 188 pages • order number 135rls • isbn: 9781932907667

independent filM distribution – 2nd edition how to make a successful end run around the big guys

PHIL HALL Independent Film Distribution offers a unique insider’s guide to understanding how the distribution side of the motion picture industry operates. $24.95 • 352 pages • order number 152rls • isbn: 9781932907858

getting it done the ultimate production assistant guide

JOSHUA A. FRIeDMAN A Production Assistant job could be your eNTRY TICKeT to Hollywood. This book provides everything you need to get the job and become an indispensible player on the set. $20.95 • 200 pages • order number 155rls • isbn: 9781932907889


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michael wiese films sacred journeys exPeCTeD reLeASe – WInTer 2012 Sacred Journeys is a touring theatrical exhibition of three recent documentary features by Michael Wiese shot in Tibet, Peru and Bali. They include The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas, The Shaman and Ayahuasca, and Talking with Spirits. We will be booking Sacred Journeys in art theaters, museums, and universities for the next year. Special guests may speak at some venues. It is expected that this event will grow into a Sacred Journeys Film Festival in the future. To arrange showings in your community, please contact [email protected]. More information about each film may be found in this catalog on pages 47, 48, and 49 or online at www.sacredjourneysfest.com

living with spirits

10 days in the jungle with ayahuasca

A FILM BY MICHAeL WIeSe exPeCTeD reLeASe – WInTer 2012 Ayahuasca is a visionary plant brew. Whomever is brave enough to drink it will meet spirits and have visions of other worlds and realms. In South America, a Peruvian shaman may go on a “dieta” or retreat in the jungle to drink and live with the spirits of the jungle medicines in order to receive instructions and insights on how to heal. Through the auspices of Peruvian shaman Don José Campos, filmmaker Michael Wiese undertook a 10 day “dieta” where he ate a special diet and drank plant medicines. This video diary-style film documents this extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime experience.

dvd all reGions: $24.95 • order number: livinG • isbn: 9781615931347 approx. 60 minutes

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Body copy “A riveting film... visually beautiful, compulsive, and thought-provoking viewing.” — Sacred Hoop Magazine “Opens the door to a new level of cultural and spiritual experience. This film breathes life into those who view it, giving us a journey that’s unforgettable. Color, music, dance, sound and wonder abound and draw us in.” — Kathie Fong Yoneda, studio executive MICHAeL WIeSe is a director and producer whose involvement with Balinese culture spans four decades. He has studied gamelan and the shadow play both in Bali and at the Center for World Music. He wrote the novel On the Edge of a Dream: Magic and Madness in Bali, and published Mandalas of Bali. dvd all regions: $24.95 • order number: talking • isbn: 9781932907988 • 90 minutes

bali brothers film script

LACy WALTZMAn, MICHAeL WIeSe, MATTHeW BISHoP “A deeply felt hero’s journey, set in a timeless world of myth and romance, inland Bali. Two young American surfers look for the next wave and find their friendship. I love this story.” — Judith Weston, author, Directing Actors “Bali Brothers is magnificent. A powerful, compelling story in a magical setting. Brilliantly written and conceived, with many unforgettable characters. Thoroughly entertaining. An important film.” — James Bonnet, author, Stealing Fire from the Gods book

GreAT UnProDUCeD FILM SCrIPTS introduces new, highly viable, commercial scripts to the general public, film investors and producers with the intentions that these interested parties will find each other. $12.95 • 112 pages • order number 140rls • isbn 13: 9781932907711


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michael wiese films the shaMan & ayahuasca journeys to sacred realms

A FILM BY MICHAeL WIeSe

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As interest in Ayahuasca grows, so does the question of how to explain this mysterious phenomenon to the uninitiated seeker. “Filmmaker Michael Wiese’s latest documentary meets this challenge with remarkable grace. Wiese and his companions — his wife, photographer Geraldine Overton, and their charismatic translator, Alberto Roman — go on a trip to the Amazon to meet internationally known shaman Don José Campos. Shot in various locations around Peru, the film explores the role of this powerful plant medicine in Amazonian culture through a series of vignettes and intimate interviews with Don José and several of his close associates. Each person brings a unique perspective to the emerging picture, weaving threads of indigenous wisdom, contemporary science, and existential philosophy into the complex tapestry of the Ayahuasca experience. In mind-bending portraits of jaguar-skinned shamans enshrouded by seeing-eye vines, the spiritual alchemy between man and nature that takes place in the Ayahuasca realms is magically revealed — a deeply introspective story of healing and discovery.” — Stephen Thomas, RealitySandwich.com “A fantastic adventure! Michael and Geraldine are bold souls. I was especially inspired by Pablo Amaringo. Terence McKenna had talked about him a lot. I’m sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him, but the film certainly captured something of his spirit and his painting.” — Howard Rheingold, futurist, author, Higher Creativity with Willis Harman dvd all regions: $24.95 • order number: shaman • isbn: 9781932907834 • 72 minutes book

the shaMan & ayahuasca journeys to sacred realms

DON JOSÉ CAMPOS “This remarkable and beautiful book suggests a path back to understanding the profound healing and spiritual powers that are here for us in the plant world. This extraordinary book shows a way toward reawakening our respect for the natural world, and thus for ourselves. I pray that we are not too proud, not too entitled, not too arrogant to heed the invitation.” — John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution, Diet for a New America, and many other best sellers $16.95 • 184 pages • order number shamanbk • isbn: 9781611250039

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michael wiese films the sacred sites of the dalai laMas a pilgrimage to oracle lake

A FILM BY MICHAeL WIeSe NARRATION AND MUSIC BY STeVe DANCz

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A remarkable film visiting the sacred sites of the Dalai Lamas in Tibet, a pilgrimage with translator and author Glenn Mullin. This fascinating journey explores the caves where the early Buddhist masters meditated, enters the monasteries where the Dalai Lamas and others taught, and — at an altitude of over 16,000 feet — looks down into the famous oracle lake of Lhamo Lhatso where every Dalai Lama has had prophetic visions. dvd all regions: $24.95 • order number: tibet • isbn: 1932907211 • 2 hours

the sacred sites of the dalai laMas

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GLeNN H. MULLIN This remarkable book mixes stunning photographs of Tibet’s most sacred monasteries of the early Dalai Lamas with text on the historical relevance of these sites in the unfolding of Tibetan Buddhism. $29.95 • 200 pages • order number: tibetbk • isbn: 9781611250060

the old lady’s finger and other mahamudra teachings

VeN. LAMA CHIMe RINPOCHe PRODUCeD AND eDITeD BY MICHAeL WIeSe MUSIC BY SARAH PATTeRSON

In this rare film appearance, Lama Chime transmits Mahamudra teachings that have been passed down in an unbroken line of oral transmissions from the 10th-century scholar Naropa. Lama Chime brings a profound understanding of how to apply this ancient wisdom to modern life in a poignant, humorous, yet vivid style. dvd all regions: $24.95 • order number: lamachime • isbn: 9781615931163 • 70 minutes


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Jacques Cousteau tried. Pioneer dolphin researcher John Lilly said it couldn’t be done. But in 1978 a ship of fools set out to swim in the open oceans with wild dolphins. Taking a cue from Aristotle, who said, “dolphins care for man and enjoy his music,” the filmmakers played an ‘underwater piano’ and for three days interacted with a school of wild dolphins. A “close encounter of the aquatic kind,” this classic film documents the first recorded human-wild dolphin encounter in modern times. With Ric O’Barry (The Cove). “Exciting underwater sequence of breathtaking beauty.” — Greenpeace Chronicles magazine

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dvd all regions: $24.95 • order number: dolphdvd • isbn: 9781932907599 • 75 minutes

hardware wars collector’s edition dvd WRITTeN AND DIReCTeD BY eRNIe FOSSeLIUS PRODUCeD BY MICHAeL WIeSe

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This is the acknowledged granddaddy of all Star Wars parodies — and George Lucas’ favorite, the sprawling space saga of romance, rebellion, steam-iron spaceships, flying toasters, and Digi-Redo 8.0 sound! It’s time you were reunited with your old friends and fiends like Fluke Starbucker, Augie Ben Doggie, Princess Anne-Droid, Ham Salad, and the evil Darth Nader! loaded with special features dvd region 0: $14.95 • order number: hard dvd • isbn: 0941188477 • 1 hour

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