Filmcraft: Producing

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The inside track from the biggest names in the profession. Producing will address one of the central roles in the making of any film. Responsible for hiring (and on occasion, firing) all the members of cast and crew from director on downwards, the producer must also secure financial backing and oversee the development of the script. While few film producers are household names, those that are wield a degree of control which only the biggest-name directors can aspire to. Like of all of the titles in Ilex's ground-breaking FilmCraft series, this book explores the professional's role within the art and the industry through specially commissioned interviews and brand new visual material. A must for all students, practitioners and cinephiles, Producing features such greats as Ted Hope, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Landau, Jan Chapman, Ed Pressman and Bill Kong.

With Focal Presss new Film Craft series, the focus switches to from still photography to the art of motion pictures. The books are presented in an easy-to-read conversational style, with the authors holding discussions with various legends in their particular field. Titles are attractively laid-out with lots of sidebars and breakout boxes, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of black-and-white and full color photos, and feature inner-flaps on the front and back covers for convenient bookmarking. Whether youre a working pro, a fledgling filmmaker, or cinema enthusiast, this new collection from Focal Press is an invaluable resource, filled with pro tips and entertaining and informative essays that will thrill both film nerds and neophytes alike.