MWP Catalog 2010

michael wiese productions
Featuring “Conscious Media” page nineteen CATALOG 2010

michael wiese • publisher • filmmaker
When I look over the landscape of MWP books I get very excited.
Here, in one place, is everything you could ever want about writing
and making films. Surprisingly, it’s only relatively recently that you
could get your hands on such valuable information, which years
ago would have been considered “trade secrets.” When writers
come to us with ideas or when we go to writers with an idea we
always say, “This book isn’t about you. It’s about the reader.” And
by that we mean the book must serve the reader, it must empower
the writer or emerging filmmaker and deliver a new skill set. I’m
proud to say that our books do just that: they make better writers and better film-
makers, who in turn make more powerful films. Empowering you to do your best:
that’s what we’re all about.
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table of contents
new titles
Shaking the Money Tree - 3rd Edition 4 Film Directing: Shot By Shot 32
From Word to Image - 2nd Edition 5 Film Directing: Cinematic Motion - 2nd Edition 32

Filmmaking for Teens - 2nd Edition
Costume Design 101 - 2nd Edition
6
7
Directing Actors
The Film Director’s Intuition
33
33
Talk the Talk 8 Cinematography for Directors 33
The Virgin’s Promise 9 Citizen Kane Crash Course in Cinematography 34
Film & Video Budgets - 5th Updated Edition 10 Animation Unleashed 34
Setting Up Your Scenes 34
forthcoming titles / spring-summer 2010 I’ll Be in My Trailer 34
Producer to Producer 11 Fast, Cheap & Under Control 35
Mind Your Business 12
Symbols • Images • Codes 13 Directing Feature Films 35
The Working Director 35
f orthcoming titles / Fall 2010 First Time Director 35
Film Production Management 101 - 2nd Edition 14
The Woman in the Story 15 shorts/General filmmaking
The Coffee Break Screenwriter 16 Making It Big in Shorts - 2nd Edition 36
Illuminations 17 Film School 36
Migration 18 The Power of Film 36
transformational filmmaking 19 pitching
screenwriting/writing/tv writing Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds 37
The Writer’s Journey - 3rd Edition 20 The Perfect Pitch - 2nd Edition 37
Save the Cat!® 21 digital/documentary filmmaking/special effects
Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies 21 Digital Moviemaking 3.0 38
Cinematic Storytelling 22 Digital Filmmaking 101 - 2nd Edition 38
The Hollywood Standard - 2nd Edition 22 Digital Video Secrets 38
Your Screenplay Sucks 22 Producing with Passion 38
Writing the TV Drama Series - 2nd Edition 22 Special Effects 38
Stealing Fire from the Gods - 2nd Edition 23 GreenScreen Made Easy 38
Reflections of the Shadow 23
Myth and the Movies 23 editing
And the Best Screenplay Goes to... 23 Cut by Cut 39
Horror Screenwriting 23 Film Editing 39
Romancing the A List 24 The Invisible Cut 40
The Script-Selling Game 24 Cut to the Chase 40
Psychology for Screenwriters 24 The Eye is Quicker 40
The Power of the Dark Side 24
Inner Drives 24 sound/Acting/STORYBOARDING/career
Screenwriting for Teens 24 The Sound Effects Bible 41
Creating Characters 25 Sound Design 41
The Way of Story 25 Hitting Your Mark - 2nd Edition 42
Writing the Comedy Film 25 Storyboarding 101 42
What Are You Laughing At? 25 You Can Act! 42
Writing the Second Act 25 FINANCING/MARKETING/FUND-RAISING
Screenwriting 101 25 Bankroll 43
order form 26 - 27 The Independent Film & Videomaker’s Guide 43
Could It Be a Movie? 28 The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook 43
The Writer’s Partner 28 Independent Film Distribution 43
Elephant Bucks 28 The Art of Film Funding 43
The Moral Premise 28 Getting the Money 43
Archetypes for Writers 28
Rewrite 28 meditation/arts/scripts
The Crime Writer’s Reference Guide 29 Mandalas of Bali 44
I Could’ve Written a Better Movie Than That! 29 Bali Brothers 44
Writing the Action-Adventure Film 29 Our films
Writing the Thriller Film 29 Dolphin Adventures 45
Writing the Killer Treatment 29 Hardware Wars DVD 45
Deep Cinema 29 The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas 46
directing/visualization On the Edge of a Dream 46
Master Shots 30 The Shaman & Ayahuasca 47
Setting Up Your Shots - 2nd Edition 31 A Gift of Sacred Things 47
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new titles
financing
shaking the money tree – 3rd edition
the art of getting grants and donations
morrie warshawski
Shaking the Money Tree became an instant classic when its

first edition appeared in 1994. Now considered the “bible” on
fundraising for independent noncommercial film and video, this
new expanded 3rd edition takes media makers – and anyone
interested in the art of fundraising – into the 21st Century, and
includes sidebars with practical advice from seasoned profes-
sionals in the field.
This new 3rd Edition contains:

• New section on career development
• Detailed advice on how to get donations from all sources –
individuals and institutions
• Instructions on how to write the perfect grant proposal
• Expanded sections on the Internet and Alternative Fundraising
Strategies
• New sample grant proposals with budgets
• Sidebars by 15 respected professionals in the field
• Bibliography with books and websites
“This third edition of Morrie Warshawski’s classic on raising money for filmmaking, Shaking the
Money Tree, is a treasure chest of time-tested fundraising wisdom, insight, and down-to-earth
guidance you can put to work today. It’s chock full of examples and advice, much of it in the
words of highly successful filmmakers themselves. Buy this book without delay!”
— Mal Warwick, author of Fundraising When Money Is Tight
“This is the perfect fundraising book for filmmakers. Covering everything from pitching in person
to fundraising on the web, this new edition is a must-own for every filmmaker — and actually for
anyone raising funds, be it for a film or for their organization. While the book is geared towards
filmmakers, the advice is relevant to anyone raising money in the arts. The sample grants in
the appendix are worth the cost alone. This is the third time I’ve read this book, and I learn
something new with every edition.”
— Brian Newman, CEO, Tribeca Film Institute
morrie warshawski is a consultant, facilitator, and writer who specializes in helping nonprofit
organizations on issues of strategic planning. His work is characterized by a commitment to the
core values of creativity, tolerance, thoughtfulness, and transparency.
$26.95 • 188 pages • Order NUMBER 135RLS • ISBN 10: 1932907661 • ISBN 13: 9781932907667

new titles
Storyboarding
from word to image – 2nd edition
storyboarding and the filmmaking process
marcie begleiter c best seller
“We are telling thousands of stories through media that did not
even exist eight short years ago. On the home front, entry level
HD camcorders mean that even beginning students have access
to low-cost professional-quality image-making. GarageBand of-
fers music studio features to score your project and YouTube
affords access to a world-wide audience. Never have so many
visual storytellers been able to say so much with so little to so
many.”
— from the Introduction, From Word to Image
This classic text on storyboarding and visual communication has

been updated with information on new media and expanded to
incorporate an in-depth study of the use of color in storytelling.
“Begleiter has given the subject its own place in the sun through this groundbreaking practical guide
and historic companion.”
— Directors Guild of America Magazine
“Begleiter’s book is very thorough; 18 years of experience in the motion-picture industry have
given her the tools to illustrate complex concepts with great visual immediacy.”
— American Cinematographer
“From Word to Image is wonderful not only as an examination of the how-to’s of storyboard art, but
is full of rich film history. It demystifies an aspect of filmmaking that benefits everyone involved; from
directors, to cinematographers, to production designers.”
— Joe Petricca, Dean, AFI Conservatory
marcie begleiter is an author, educator, and designer specializing in visualization and in-
terdisciplinary design solutions. She founded Filmboards, a visualization agency whose client
list includes Paramount, Tristar, New Line, and ABC. In academia, she was Founding Director of
the Integrated Learning Program, a multi-disciplinary design curriculum at Otis College of Art
and Design. She has also served on the faculties of the International Film School in Cologne,
Germany, the American Film Institute, and Art Center College of Design. Ms. Begleiter is also a
playwright and a member of the Actor’s Studio Playwright/Directors unit.
$26.95 • 248 pages • Order NUMBER 136RLS • ISBN 10: 193290767x • ISBN 13: 9781932907674

new titles
shorts
filmmaking for teens – 2nd edition
pulling off your shorts
troy lanier & clay nichols c best seller
With over 20 hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every min-

ute, how can a young filmmaker possibly stand out? By reading
and applying the tools of Filmmaking for Teens young filmmakers
can learn everything they need to know about how to make a
great short film.
The updated edition of this classic manual for young filmmakers
includes numerous additions reflecting the enormous changes
impacting the world of digital video.
New and up-to-date information on:
• shooting in HD
• advances in digital audio recording equipment
• editing and compressing video for online delivery
• maximizing your exposure on video sharing sites like YouTube
• marketing and audience development strategies for online video
• how to make money from the online video revolution
“Filmmaking for Teens is an excellent textbook geared to the young reader but with sage advice
that most professionals follow. The book is comprehensive yet simple and easily comprehended.
Film production is not a simple task, but reading this text makes it approachable for the high
school student. It demystifies a complicated field.”
— Jane Jackson, Assistant Chair of the Communication Department,
State University of New York
“Filmmaking for Teens, 2nd Ed. makes for an easy read with loads of information in a concise way.
This book will give you the edge you need to get a jump-start into the world of film. A perfect book
for starting filmmakers.”
— Erin Corrado, www.onemoviefiveviews.com
troy lanier and clay nichols have gone on to become pioneers in the online video industry.
Producers of the acclaimed series DadLabs, the pair has produced over 500 episodes of web TV that
have garnered millions of viewers. They will be using this platform to promote Filmmaking for Teens,
2nd edition to parents and kids alike though the creation of a series of web videos, shared on both
the extensive DadLabs distribution network, and on a dedicated YouTube channel. The masters of
online video practice exactly what they preach based on the principles of this book.

new titles
costume
costume design 101 – 2nd edition
the business and art of creating costumes
for film and television
richard la motte c
Written by an industry veteran with 40 years experience on

many mainstream costume dramas. Costume Design 101, 2nd
Edition is a follow up to the very successful first edition, used by
students and professionals alike. The second edition has kept
all the best information while adding new chapters on personal
marketing and breaking into the business – a ‘must have’ for
anyone serious about the profession of Costume Designer.
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. Starting with how to get into the
business, conduct interviews, make costume presentations to producers and directors, break
down scripts for requirements and budgets, hire and run costume departments, engage in
manufacture, work with rental companies, and run on-set production. This book demystifies the
design process for the creative costume designer.
New and up-to-date information on:

• 50% new material from 1st edition.
• All information based upon a practical 40-year film career.
• 1st edition has been used successfully in the film industry for seven years.
• New chapters on getting into the business, electronic presentations, and e-tools.
• In-depth reference section with leading business contacts.
• Access to author for advice and consultation.
“Richard loves his craft and it shows in every line. He has given us a comprehensive, step-by-step
analysis of the costume designer’s work. Of great value to both the interested amateur and the
budding professional.”
— John Bloomfield, The Mummy, Waterworld, The Scorpion King
richard la motte has worked in the film industry for 40 years. Jobs include: producer, writer,
director, technical advisor, storyboard artist, production designer, and costume designer. Costume
design credits include: Goonies, Rambo III, The Wind and the Lion, The Return of a Man Called Horse,
The Island of Doctor Moreau. Other credits include: Pacific, The Last of the Mohicans, Pearl Harbor,
Mask of Zorro, and many others. He currently speaks at Columbia College and Woodbury College and
engages in consulting and technical advising.

new titles
Screenwriting/Writing
talk the talk
a dialogue workshop for scriptwriters
penny penniston
If your dialogue is authentic, truthful and identifiable, your script

will stand out from the crowd. Great dialogue attracts great ac-
tors. It grabs the attention of eminent directors. It impresses
smart producers. It enthralls an audience. This book gives
screenwriters and playwrights an easy-to-use training manual for
improving dialogue writing skills. By mastering this fundamental
building block of dramatic writing, authors breathe life into char-
acters and create scripts that will get noticed.
Dialogue puts conversation in motion. Great dialogue moves like
a great athlete; it is nimble, precise, and powerful. It commands
the attention, yet feels effortless in its execution. However, if you
want your dialogue to move like an athlete, then you must train
like an athlete.
Most playwriting and screenwriting books take a sweeping scope. They tend to include a brief
discussion of dialogue, but then abandon the topic to discuss other issues. Talk the Talk is a
focused examination of an 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. By putting these lessons to work, authors create scripts that
crackle with life and jump off the page.
“Talk the Talk is packed with all sorts of tools to help the characters breathe, stand up, and come alive.”
— Shawn Lawrence Otto, screenwriter and co-producer,
House of Sand and Fog
“This is the book dramatic writers have been looking for! Teachers and students alike will find its
sound advice and step-by-step approach invaluable and inspiring.”
— Rebecca Gilman, playwright and screenwriter;
author, Spinning into Butter and Boy Gets Girl
“Its discussion of status — its effect on dialogue, and how it shifts in various contexts — was
particularly illuminating.”
— Wendy MacLeod, playwright and screenwriter;
author, The House of Yes, Schoolgirl Figure, and Juvenilia
penny penniston is a Chicago area playwright and screenwriter. Penny’s newest play, Spin will
have its world premiere with Chicago’s Theater Wit during the 2010 season.

new titles

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 3rd edition
The Virgin’s Promise demystifies the complexities of archetypes

and clearly outlines the steps of a Virgin’s Journey to realize her
dream. Audiences need to see more than brave, self-sacrificing
Heroes. They need to see Virgins who bring their talents and self-
fulfilling joys to life. The Virgin’s Promise describes this journey with
beats that feel incredibly familiar but have not been illustrated in
any other screenwriting book. It explores the yin and yang of the
Virgin and Hero journeys to take up their power as individuals, and
includes a practical guide to putting this new theory into action.
• 13 distinct beats that do for the Virgin what Vogler did for the Hero.
• Easy-to-use tables to demystify the nature of archetypes.
• Filmographies with beat descriptions for 21 Virgin and 10 Hero films including Ever After,
Bend It Like Beckham, Billy Elliot, Brokeback Mountain, Wedding Crashers, Blood Diamond,
and The Bourne Identity.
• Clear explanations of how the Virgin works with the Hero.
“For a work as thought provoking and even profound as this, The Virgin’s Promise is thankfully
accessible and not for a minute esoteric during its read. The icing on the cake is Hudson’s style
and use of language. At once simple and yet complex. The Virgin’s Promise is a bit like the perfect
haiku: Sparse and philosophical”
— Deepa Mehta, screenwriter/producer of Fire, Earth, Water
and Bollywood/Hollywood
“A story well told can change the world. Hudson unlocks the secret to writing stories of self-
fulfillment in this lovely and inspiring book. A must read for all storytellers and screenwriters.”
— Mireille Soria, producer of Ever After
kim hudson’s personal journey and scholarly inquiry combined to develop this theory of the
Virgin’s archetypal structure. Over the past four years Kim has given workshops and classes in the
Vancouver area on the Virgin’s Promise.

new titles
budgeting
film & video budgets – 5th edition
deke simon c
best seller
over 45,000 copies sold!
Film & Video Budgets 5th Edition is a budget-making toolkit.
Whether you’re making a feature, a short, a documentary, an in-
dustrial or corporate, a music video, or a student film, you’ll find
sample budgets, complete explanations for budget line items,
and tons of useful background information on High-Definition
workflow updated for the 5th edition that will apply to every project
you do. Plus, purchasing the book grants you access to the MWP
website, where you can download all the budget templates for
free. Adapt these for your own use, saving yourself hundreds of
hours of tedious data entry.
For over a decade, this classic budgeting book has helped filmmakers figure out:
• How do I put a budget together?
• How much will my project will cost?
• How do I build an impressive-looking budget
for investors and funders?
… and answers to hundreds of questions you may not even have thought of yet!
The 5th edition of this all-time standard includes NEW material on preproduction and High-Definition,
as well as an update of all budgets.
“Wow, just when you think you know everything about developing and producing a film, along
comes another edition of Film and Video Budgets to make you even smarter. I love those Desperate
Measures sections, too.”
— Mary J. Schirmer, screenwriter, instructor
www.screenplayers.net
“The information here is truly invaluable for starting film producers. Easy to read, this gives you
what you need to know to better budget your film. The new edition provides up-to-date info, so that
whether you’re making anything from shorts to features, you’ll be well prepared.”
— Erin Corrado, www.onemoviefiveviews.com
deke simon is a writer/producer/director of documentary, dramatic, and informational programs
for television and education. His work has been honored with numerous awards, including two L.A.
Emmy Awards, and four L.A. Emmy nominations.

forthcoming titles • available june 2010
budgeting
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 last year’s Academy
Award-winning co-producer of Man on Wire.
All the steps are clearly stated so that you can produce your
low budget independent film. Save time and money by following
the advice and information in Producer to Producer to make the
most successful film possible.
This book is a definitive step-by-step guide for low budget in-

dependent film producing. Filled with practical advice award-
winning producer Maureen Ryan has culled from her 20-plus years of production experience, it
takes you through the entire process of bringing a film into the world. From development and
script breakdown, to budgeting and preproduction, to production and post, and to sales and
distribution, Producer to Producer gives you all the information you need in easy-to-follow,
chronological order.
Emerging and professional producers alike will benefit from this comprehensive guide to low
budget film producing. Producer to Producer, which outlines every aspect of film producing
in detail, is designed to take to production meetings. It includes checklists to keep you on
track from 12 weeks before shooting to the first day of principal photography and through
postproduction.
“This does what no book on production has done before — you actually can go out and make
a movie after you read it. Maureen Ryan is one of the best independent producers working
today and this book will show you why. Like her, it’s thorough, thoughtful, and highly enjoy-
able. Whether you are a novice or a professional, there is much to learn here.”
— Ben Odell, Producer, Padre Nuestro, Partner, Panamax Films
maureen ryan has been a film producer for over 20 years with experience in narrative film, docu-
mentary, short film, commercials, music videos, and industrials. Other films she produced have
won a BAFTA Award, a Peabody Award, and an Emmy nomination. She has taught film producing
at Columbia University’s School of the Arts Graduate Film Program since 1999 and also teaches
producing at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.

forthcoming titles • available july 2010
mind your business
a hollywood literary agent’s guide
to your writing career
michele wallerstein
In these pages, readers will find priceless information that explains

the ins and outs of show business. 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.
Former Hollywood literary agent Michele Wallerstein explains the

secrets of maneuvering in the world of Hollywood screenwriters.
Get all the great information regarding how to open those golden
doors.
This book includes chapters on the agent-client relationship, how

to network successfully, and the differences between agents, personal managers, business manag-
ers, and lawyers, as well as how to write the right query letter, what’s hot and what’s not, and much,
much more.
You will be head and shoulders above all of the other new writers who don’t know how to get their
screenplays read, represented, and sold. Mind Your Business will give you all the tools you will need.
“It’s about time an agent wrote a screenwriting book. In her book Mind Your Business, veteran lit
agent Michele Wallerstein gives you a perspective another writer won’t. What is an agent looking
for in a script? How do you score in a meeting? How do you handle your side of a negotiation?
How can you tell when your agent isn’t into you any more? Many good writers put all their efforts
into their scripts. But a brilliant writer can screw up his own career by what he does or doesn’t do.
Minding your business — and agenting your agent — is almost as important as your screen-
writing craft. When I was starting out, Ms. Wallerstein was one of the agents people recommended
I contact. She really knows her stuff. Check it out. ”
— Alex Epstein, screenwriter, Bon Cop/Bad Cop,
author Crafty Screenwriting
michele wallerstein was a literary agent for 25 years and currently works as a screenplay,
novel, and career consultant. She helps writers make their work marketable to the Hollywood
community and/or the publishing world. She is a guest speaker at seminars, pitch festivals,
film festivals, and writers’ groups all across the United States. Michele is the former executive
vice-president of Women in Film.
$22.95 • 200 pages • Order number 73RLS • ISBN 10: 1932907327 • ISBN 13: 9781932907322

forthcoming titles • available august 2010

symbols • images • codes
the secret language of meaning
in film, tv, games, and visual media
pamela jaye smith c

Use the universal language of visual imagery to
reach worldwide audiences. Whatever your genre
or style, enhance your media product with the
proven power of symbols, images, and codes.
Symbols • Images • Codes is an accessible collec-
tion of visual images in a wide range of categories
that will help you express your message through
the most powerful medium in existence.
• Visuals cross all boundaries: language, geography, culture, age, gender, income, and interests.
• From blockbuster spectacles to sensitive art films, from MMORPGs to political campaigns,
visuals help tell and sell your story.
• Explanations from myth, history, and media – plus image examples – give you a working
knowledge of the secret symbolic language used in media.
• The book’s index offers an easy way to look up various images for different emotions, concepts,
and events.
“Symbols isn’t just a book — it’s a veritable treasure map through the complex (and often perilous)
terrain of visual media. Ms. Smith doesn’t just illuminate the mythological and symbolic con-
struction of the films she cites, she literally unlocks them, offering readers a chance to be up close
and personal inside the nooks and crannies of cinematic imagery with often shocking intimacy.
In short, she breaks down the visual iconography in Symbols to the point where it feels as primal,
vivid, and basic as Plato’s ancient cave wall. And what a wall it is....”
— Mike Restaino - Director, Better Than Crazy; Editor-in-Chief, DVDFile
“Pamela Smith does it again! From her excellent book on chakras to The Power of the Dark Side and
now this wonderful resource on symbols, she has the gift of translating the esoteric into the practical.
Practical tools for today — for writers, artists, and content creators wishing for a more conscious
creativity to imbue deeper meaning in their work and creations. Bravo, Pamela! A must for everyone’s
library.”
— Kate McCallum - Producer/Writer, Founder, c3: Center for Conscious Creativity
pamela jaye smith is a writer, international consultant and speaker, and award-winning producer/
director with over 30 years experience in features, TV, music videos, commercials, documentaries,
corporate, and military films. Smith is the author of The Power of the Dark Side, Inner Drives, and
Beyond the Hero’s Journey. She has 8 years formal training in Comparative Mysticism, was in a military
think-tank during the Clinton years, and is a Master Mason in a co-ed Lodge. She is the founder of
MYTHWORKS www.mythworks.net.

forthcoming titles • available august 2010
production management
film production management 101 – 2nd Ed.
management and coordination in a digital age
deborah s. patz
Known as “the Swiss Army knife of production management,” Film

Production Management 101 is actually two books in one — the
essential open-on-the-desk guide for both production managers
and coordinators. Patz takes you on a journey from development
and pre-visualization to postproduction and audit, covering
everything with detailed insights, humorous production stories
and the inside scoop on working in film and television production.
Film Production Management 101 and Patz’ previous Surviving
Production were quickly adopted as “the” essential road map to
the business and logistics of on-the-job film & television produc-
tion since 1997. Originally developed from practical tools Patz
created for her film and television production career, 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. The book in-
cludes everything from budgeting, to managing the production office, to script revisions, to cost
reporting, to copyright, to publicity, and much, much more. With Patz’ penchant for sharing knowledge
and her knack for communicating concepts, Film Production Management 101 continues to be the
book you have to have open on your desk for every prep, shoot, and wrap day. The more than
50 useful forms and checklists which are included (and downloadable) will save you time, money,
and headaches, working like a pro right from day one.
“At last the complex relationship between the creation of a film and the day-to-day production
management and coordination of that film is spelled out in clear, readable, and accurate detail.
Deborah has written a wonderful book which should be extremely helpful to novice low-budget
independent filmmakers and seasoned professionals alike.”
— Sharon McGowan, Independent Producer and Assistant Professor
University of British Columbia Film Program
“An invaluable and comprehensive guide. Deborah Patz has drawn on her own experience and
has written a thoroughly researched and helpful book.”
— Norman Jewison, Producer/Director, The Hurricane, Moonstruck,
Fiddler on the Roof
deborah patz has been a filmmaker on award-winning productions since the mid-1980s, primarily as a
production manager and coordinator, and then as production executive. She has worked with Lucasfilm,
IMAX, MCA/Universal, Alliance/Atlantis, Nelvana, BBC, CBC, the Disney Channel, and the list goes on.

forthcoming titles • available sept. 2010
the woman in the story
writing memorable female characters
helen jacey
Creating a memorable female character with huge audience ap-

peal is not just a matter of choosing a heroine over a hero. By
creating a heroine, the screenwriter has to consider all kinds of
differences, from character development to gender issues in the
development process. Venturing where other screenwriting guides
fear to tread, The Woman in the Story provides screenwriters and
storytellers with a groundbreaking creative paradigm for the cre-
ation of memorable female characters. Written by a professional
screenwriter for screenwriters, this is a long-overdue “how to”
with a difference, casting a refreshingly honest and empowering
woman-centric light on every stage of the writing process.
Inspired by female psychology and gender issues, The Woman in the Story guides the screenwriter
through a highly creative conceptual process of development. Each of the ten chapters presents new
principles that are designed to stimulate and encourage risk taking and prevent stereotyping in female
characterization. Plenty of film examples and unique exercises equip the screenwriter with all the skills
necessary to develop their own memorable female character from start to finish.
“As a film producer whose life is spent submerged in scripts, living and breathing the evolution of a
character, it is wonderful that a screenwriting guide to the female character has been written with
such intelligence, sensitivity, and insight by a hands-on experienced female writer.”
— Suzanne Mackie, Producer, Calendar Girls
“Just the byline makes me want to write a screenplay with women in it so I can use this book!”
— Gillian Anderson, Actress/Director, The X Files, The House of Mirth, Bleak House
helen jacey is a professional screenwriter with over ten years experience in the UK film industry. She
has sold or had optioned all her spec screenplays and has been commissioned to write numerous
screenplays for UK and European Film Production Companies. Helen runs a two-day seminar, Helen
Jacey’s Writing the Heroine’s Story, for screenwriters which has been described as “simply the best
ever screenwriting course, better than McKee, better than anyone.” Helen provides story consultancy
for individual screenwriting projects. Helen lectures on the MA in Screenwriting at two leading Screen
Academies, University of the Arts London and Bournemouth University. Due to complete her
screenwriting doctorate in 2010, Helen holds a Masters in Screenwriting from the University of the Arts
London. Prior to becoming a screenwriter, Helen worked at a senior level in international aid, setting up
psychological programs for vulnerable women and children in Eastern Europe.

forthcoming titles • available sept. 2010
the coffee break screenwriter
writing your script ten minutes at a time
pilar alessandra
Got ten minutes? Write your screenplay.
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.
The writer receives guidance and tips at every stage of the often
intimidating writing process with a relaxed, “ten minutes at a
time” method that focuses the writer and pushes him or her forward. At each step, writers are
encouraged to “Take Ten” and tackle an element of their scripts using the templates and tools
provided. “What You’ve Accomplished” sections help writers review their progress. And “Ten Minute
Lectures” distill and demystify old-school theory, allowing the writer to unblock and keep writing.
“I had a ‘first-draft paperweight’ on my desk for months. With Pilar’s help, my scripts have
transformed from desk clutter into calling cards. I’ve been hired by Warner Bros., signed with
ICM, and am a new member of the WGA. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be in the position I
am today if it weren’t for Pilar.”
— Bill Birch, writer of Shazam, Warner Bros.
“Pilar’s techniques not only fine-tune your draft but serve as lessons that stick with you and
make you a better writer overall. I highly recommend her if you want to take your writing to the
next level!”
— Monica Macer, staff writer Prison Break and Lost; former creative executive
Disney Studios
pilar alessandra is the director of the Los Angeles writing program “On the Page,” which has
helped thousands of screenwriters write and develop their feature and television scripts. She’s
worked as Senior Story Analyst for DreamWorks and Radar Pictures and has trained writers at ABC/
Disney, MTV/Nickelodeon, the National Screen Institute, the Los Angeles Film School, The UCLA
Writers Program, and more. Her students and clients have sold to Disney, DreamWorks, Warner
Brothers, and Sony and have won prestigious competitions such as the Austin Film Festival Screen-
play Competition and the Nicholl Fellowship. See her website at www.onthepage.tv

forthcoming titles • available oct. 2010
film study
illuminations
memorable movie moments
richard d. pepperman c
Great films etch themselves on our brains. But it’s not the whole
film we remember — it is a selective scene here and there that has
the power to stay with us for a lifetime. Beginning and established
filmmakers would do well to remember this important and power-
ful influence of film and to study great moments that we will always
remember — so that they too can pause, reflect, and remember to
create “moments of illumination” in their own works. 
Illuminations: Memorable Movie Moments incorporates contem-

poraneous reviews and archival appraisals of more than 50
films over nine decades. The book investigates the clashing
judgments, the irresistible attractions, and the lifelong impact of
movies, their exacting moments, and individual and collective cinematic remembrances. Humor-
ous, nostalgic, melancholy, and historic reminiscences echo the creativeness of movie-making
upon the imagination, and the accumulated storehouse of memory.
“Illuminations makes me wax nostalgic for those movie moments that affected my life and choice
of career. To this day, when I watch these films, I am transported back to a simpler time, and I
remember exactly where I was and how I felt while experiencing one of my favorite pastimes.
Pepperman recalls those exquisite movie moments down to their infinite details, illuminating the
power of film and why we love movies so much.”
— Rona Edwards, producer, Killer Hair and Out of Sync, and co-author, I
Liked It, Didn’t Love It: Screenplay Development from the Inside Out and
Maneuvering Film Festival
richard pepperman has worked in film for more than 45 years. His credits include work as an editor,
post-production supervisor, and consultant on features, documentaries, industrials, and commercials.
Richard’s film collaborations have been official selections to many international festivals, including:
Aspen, Berlin, Cannes, the Hamptons, Karlovy Vary (Czech Republic), London, Montreal, Munich,
Rotterdam, Sitges (Barcelona), Tel Aviv, and Toronto.His articles have appeared in Student Film-
makers Magazine; www.fylmz.com, and www.writersstore.com.
Richard is the author of The Eye is Quicker. Film Editing: Making a Good Film Better (2004);
Setting Up Your Scenes: The Inner Workings of Great Films (2005) and Film School: How to
Watch DVDs and Learn Everything About Filmmaking (2008).

forthcoming titles • available nov. 2010
photography/music
migration
lost and found in america
donald mccrea
This timeless compilation of images of America takes

us on a cross-country trip to places we would never
discover on our own. These photos document hidden
pockets of American culture that remain virtually un-
changed and touch on some of the topical issues
that are driving our country into the future.
America as seen through the eyes of some of the country’s top photographers:
Alex Harris Joe Burull Edward Burtynsky David Zaitz
Bill Sosin Kenneth Jarecke Donald McCrea Susana Raab
Dave Jordano Mark Indig Jerry Downs Travis Ruse
David Schalliol Peter Granser Will Steacy William Greiner
Accompanying us on this journey are twelve songs that mixes and matches the genres that make
American music unique.
“America’s hopes and dreams — some achieved, some abandoned — are seen in this powerful,
razor-sharp social commentary by sixteen of the country’s most accomplished photographers.
Destined to be a classic, not only because of its myth-busting insights, its ironic humor balances
the poignancy evoked by images of the impermanence of our lives. McCrea’s fine addition of songs
provides a ‘soundtrack’ to the collection of photographic masterpieces he lovingly compiled and
edited and takes us on a musical journey through America’s evolving music styles with lyrics
right up there with Dylan, Cohen, or Waits and melodies reminiscent of Steely Dan, the Beach
Boys, and New Orleans blues. A timely book and wake-up call at a time when the country stands
at the crossroads and looks for new roads to the future.”
— Michael Wiese, filmmaker
donald McCrea has been a working musician and songwriter for the past fifty years.He has
also been a professional photographer for three decades, serving as a staff photographer for film
directors, as well as shooting fashion, architectural, and product photography. His work has been
published in Rolling Stone, American Cinematographer, Photographic, and the French edition of
Photo.
Donald is recording a trilogy of CDs: MISSISSIPPI / MOJAVE / and MALIBU. This work is known as
the MIGRATION project. Six of these songs have reached #1 on charts of the biggest music sites
on the Internet.

transformational filmmaking
conscious media
Most of our books show you “how to.” Conscious

media is about “why to.” What do we really want to
say through our work? Are we responsibly using this
powerful medium — film — in a way that benefits
everyone?
As publishers we are looking into other disciplines

that inform and enhance our filmmaking and sto-
rytelling skills. These are just some of the books
and films we’ve already produced in this area with
many more on the way.
Onward and upward,

Michael Wiese

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 explores the powerful
relationship between mythology and storytelling in a clear, con-
cise 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.
The updated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler’s
ongoing work on mythology’s influence on stories, movies, and man himself.
“This book is like having the smartest person in the story meeting come home with you and
whisper what to do in your ear as you write a screenplay. Insight for insight, step for step,
Chris Vogler takes us through the process of connecting theme to story and making a script
come alive.”
— Lynda Obst, producer, Sleepless in Seattle, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days;
Author, Hello, He Lied
“This is a book about the stories we write, and perhaps more importantly, the stories we live. It is the
most influential work I have yet encountered on the art, nature, and the very purpose of storytelling.”
— Bruce Joel Rubin, screenwriter, Stuart Little 2, Deep Impact,
Ghost, Jacob’s Ladder
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.


save the cat!®
the last book on screenwriting you’ll ever need
blake snyder best seller

He’s made millions of dollars selling screenplays to Hollywood and now
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.
save the cat!® goes to the movies

the screenwriter’s guide to every story ever told
blake snyder best seller

In the long-awaited sequel to his surprise 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 read-
ers 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.

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-
dialogue techniques that have been used by the industry’s top writers and directors.
$24.95 • 230 pages • Order number 35RLS • ISBN 10: 193290705X • ISBN 13: 9781932907056
The Hollywood Standard – 2nd edition

the complete and authoritative guide to script format and style
christopher riley c best seller

The Hollywood Standard describes in clear, vivid prose and hundreds of examples
how to format every element of a screenplay or television script. A reference for
everyone who writes for the screen, from the novice to the veteran.
your screenplay sucks!

100 ways to make it great
William M. Akers best seller

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.
writing the tv drama series – 2nd edition

how to succeed as a professional writer in tv
pamela douglas c best seller
Television is changing with new shows, new ways of storytelling, and opportunities
which didn’t exist when Writing the TV Drama Series was first published in 2005. The
second edition takes readers inside Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Battlestar Gallactica, and
CSI: Miami, as well as the great shows covered in the first edition.

stealing fire from the gods – 2nd edition
the complete guide to story for writers & filmmakers
james bonnet c best seller

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.
reflections of the shadow

creating memorable heros and villains
Jeffrey hirschberg c
Using examples from contemporary films this book explores motivations behind
cinematic heroism and villainy and the commonalities among heros and villains.
MYTH AND THE MOVIES

discovering the mythic structure of 50 unforgettable films
stuart voytilla c
This book offers a greater understanding of why some films continue to touch
and connect with audiences generation after generation.
and the best screenplay goes to...

learning from the winners sideways, shakespeare in love, crash
Dr. Linda Seger c

This book provides a CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) approach to Academy Award®-
winning screenplays, giving you the nitty gritty details of how an Academy Award® script
was created.
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.

romancing the a-list
writing the script the big stars want to make
christopher Keane
tHE SCRIPT-SELLING GAME

a hollywood insider’s look at getting your script sold and produced
kathie fong yoneda

psychology for screenwriters

building conflict in your script
william indick, ph.d.

The Power of the Dark Side

creating great villains and dangerous situations
pamela jaye smith c

inner drives
how to write and create characters using
the eight classic centers of motivation
pamela jaye smith c

screenwriting for teens

the 100 principles of screenwriting every budding writer must know
christina hamlett c

Creating characters
let them whisper their secrets
Marisa d’vari
The Way of story

the craft & soul of writing
catherine ann jones c

writing the comedy film

make ’em laugh
stuart voytilla c and scott petri

what are you laughing at?

how to write funny screenplays, stories & more
brad schreiber
writing the second act

building conflict and tension in your film script
michael halperin c
screenwriting 101
the essential craft of feature film writing
neill d. hicks

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how to get your ideas out of your head and up on the screen
christina hamlett c
tHE WRITER’S PARTNER

1001 breakthrough ideas to stimulate your imagination
martin roth
elephant bucks
an inside guide to writing for tv sitcoms
sheldon bull
the moral premise

harnessing virtue & vice for box office success
stanley d. williams, ph.d.

Archetypes for writers

using the power of your subconscious
jennifer van bergen

Rewrite
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Paul Chitlik c

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martin roth
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directing/visualization
MASTER SHOTS
100 advanced camera techniques to get
an expensive look on your low-budget movie
Christopher Kenworthy
best seller
Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need

to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using
powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand
out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies look low-budget, because the director is forced to
compromise at the last minute. Master Shots gives you so many powerful techniques that you’ll be
able to respond, even under pressure, and create knock-out shots. Even when the clock is ticking
and the light is fading, the techniques in this book can rescue your film, and make every shot look
like it cost a fortune.
Each technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated
diagrams for absolute clarity.
Use the secrets of the master directors to give your film the look and feel of a multi-million-dollar
movie. The set-ups, moves and methods of the greats are there for the taking, whatever your budget.
“Master Shots gives every filmmaker out there the blow-by-blow setup required to pull off even the
most difficult of setups found from indies to the big Hollywood blockbusters. It’s like getting all of the
magician’s tricks in one book.”
— Devin Watson, producer, The Cursed
“Though one needs to choose any addition to a film book library carefully, what with the current
plethora of volumes on cinema, Master Shots is an essential addition to any worthwhile collection.”
— Scott Essman, publisher, Directed By Magazine
“Christopher Kenworthy’s book gives you a basic, no holds barred, no shot forgotten look at how
films are made from the camera point of view. For anyone with a desire to understand how film is
constructed — this book is for you.”
— Matthew Terry, screenwriter/director, columnist
www.hollywoodlitsales.com
Since 2000, Christopher Kenworthy has written, produced, and directed drama and com-
edy programs, along with many hours of commercial video, tv pilots, music videos, experimental
projects, and short films. He’s also produced and directed over 300 visual FX shots. In 2006 he
directed the web-based Australian UFO Wave, which attracted many millions of viewers. Upcoming
films for Kenworthy include The Sickness (2009) and Glimpse (2011).

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, with sales of over 50,000
copies. 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
filmmakers 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 straight
forward 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.

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 best-
known book on directing and a favorite of professional directors as an on-set
quick reference guide.
This international bestseller 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.
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.

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 performanc-
es, giving briefer directions, and much more. It addresses what actors want from
a director, what directors do wrong, and constructively analyzes the director-actor
relationship.
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.
Judith Weston was a professional actor for over 25 years and has taught
Acting for Directors for over a decade throughout the U. S. and Europe. She is
the author of Directing Actors.
$26.95 • 250 pages • Order NUMBER • 111RLS • ISBN 10: 0941188787 • ISBN 13: 9780941188784
cinematography for directors

a guide for creative collaboration
jacqueline b. frost
Through balancing interviews with working ASC cinematographers and the tech-
nical, aesthetic, and historical side of cinematography, this book guides directors
toward a more powerful collaboration with their closest ally, the cinematographer.
Jacqueline B. Frost has been the cinematographer on numerous short films,

independent feature films, and documentaries that have been screened in film
festivals.

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.
animation unleashed
100 principles every animator, comic book writer,
filmmaker, video artist, and gamer 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, which makes this book both a textbook and
quick reference guide.
Setting up your scenes

the inner workings of great films
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.
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.

Fast, cheap & under control
lessons learned from the greatest low-budget movies of all time
john gaspard
Other filmmakers – with as little money, as little time, and just as many pressures
as you’ll be facing – have achieved remarkable feats in low-budget filmmaking. They
overcame the same problems, and some that you could never have imagined. And
now their lessons are available to you, thanks to low-budget guru John Gaspard.
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 film-
making — from concept to completion.
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.
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. A tall order for any novice, but Gil Bettman arms you
with the no-nonsense information and strategies to meet these ideals.

shorts/general filmmaking
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.
Kim Adelman is the short film correspondent for the acclaimed independent
film news service indieWIRE. She also teaches “Making and Marketing the Short
Film” and “Low Budget Filmmaking” at UCLA Extension and leads filmmaking workshops across the
United States, Canada and New Zealand.
film school
how to watch dvds and learn everything about filmmaking
richard D. Pepperman c
The smartest professors at the top film schools use DVDs to teach all aspects of
filmmaking. But you don’t have to plunk down $40,000 to sit in their classroom
when you have Richard Pepperman’s new book. This amazing resource cuts to
the chase with more than six decades of films to watch to learn the most
vital concepts in filmmaking.
Richard D. Pepperman is the author of The Eye Is Quicker, Film Editing: Making A Good Film Better
(page 40) and Setting Up Your Scenes: The Inner Workings Of Great Films (page 34).
the power of film

howard suber
America’s most distinguished film professor provides the definitive A to Z
course on the intricacies of film. Each entry in this remarkable book, which
represents a lifetime of teaching film, has already inspired and educated sev-
eral generations of Hollywood’s greatest filmmakers and writers.
Howard Suber has taught more than 65 different courses in 40 years at UCLA’s
celebrated film school.

pitching
selling your story in 60 seconds
the guaranteed way to get your screenplay
or novel read
michael hauge best seller
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, Target-
ing Your Buyers, Securing Opportunities to Pitch, Pitching Templates and
much more, including “The Best Pitch I Ever Heard,” an exclusive collection
from major film executives.
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. He has coached
hundreds of screenwriters and producers on their screenplays and pitches, and has consulted on
projects for Warner Brothers, Disney, New Line, CBS, Lifetime, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten
Dunst, and Morgan Freeman.
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.
This book not only covers every facet of pitching; Rotcop also shares fas-
cinating stories about plagiarism, how to get an agent, gimmicks to bring
to pitch meetings, how to get a studio job, and what to do if Brad Pitt and
Angelina Jolie want to star in your screenplay.
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.

digital/documentary/special effects
digital moviemaking 3.0
Scott Billups best seller
Digital Filmmaking 101 - 2nd Edition

an essential guide to producing low-budget movies
Dale newton and john gaspard best seller

digital video secrets

what the pros know and the manuals don’t tell you
tony levelle
producing with passion

making films that change the world
Dorothy Fadiman and Tony Levelle

special effects
how to create a hollywood film look on a home studio budget
michael slone
Greenscreen made easy

keying and compositing techniques for indie filmmakers
Jeremy Hanke & Michele Yamazak


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 per-
fectly 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: How to Edit your Film or Video, 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.
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.
cut by Cut
editing your film or video
gael chandler best seller

At last, the most complete and definitive book on both the techniques and
principles of film and video editing. This “bible” is a highly focused text for
beginners and experienced editors alike. No matter what gear you use, Gael
Chandler cuts through the clutter and tells you what you need to know to
make your work brilliant.
Learn how the skilled editor turns raw footage into a polished show. Discover
how to edit action, montage, and dialogue and what’s unique to editing drama,
documentary, comedy, news, commercials, music videos, and other genres.
GAEL CHANDLER has been nominated twice for a Cable Emmy for comedy editing; has edited every
type of genre on every medium – film, tape, and digital; and has trained hundreds of professionals
and students to put their best cut forward. Chandler also wrote Film Editing: Great Cuts Every
Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know.

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 mov-
ies 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 screen-
writer 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.
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.
the eye is quicker

film editing: making a good film better
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 34) and
Film School (page 36).

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 ten 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.
sound design
the expressive power of music, voice, and sound effects in cinema
david sonnenschein c best seller

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 char-
acters. 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 10: 0941188264 • ISBN 13: 9780941188265

career/storyboarding/acting
HITTING YOUR MARK – 2nd edition
making a life – and a living – as a film actor
steve carlson c
Here’s the authoritative book that reveals what it takes to work and be successful
on a real Hollywood set. A veteran of TV and film, Carlson deals with the unique
realities of shooting that are very difficult to come by, yet every actor is expected
to know the first time he or she sets foot on a set.
This second edition is an even more indispensable guide to one of the most
unique journeys you can take.
storyboarding 101
a crash course in professional storyboarding
james fraioli
Storyboarding 101 is written especially for those looking to break into story-
boarding who don’t know where to start. The book gives you clear and concise
information on both the mechanics of the art and the way the business works.
Topics include what storyboards are and why they are necessary, fundamentals
of thinking visually, time-saving tricks of the trade, and most importantly, how to
land that first job and advance your career.
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. Beyond that, it
provides extensive tips and reference material for many specialized situa-
tions, whether playing comedy or negotiating all manner of stage business;
performing the part of a character with insanity or one with a gunshot
wound. You Can Act! also offers a philosophical approach to performing
that unites you with the artists through the ages.

financing/marketing/fund-raising
bankroll
a new approach to financing feature films
tom malloy
iNDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEOMAKER’S GUIDE – 2nd edition

michael wiese c best seller
the CompletE INDEPENDENT MOVIE MARKETING HANDBOOK

promote, distribute & sell your film or video
mark steven bosko c

Independent Film Distribution

how to make a successful end run around the big guys
Phil hall
the art of film funding

alternative financing concepts
Carole lee dean

getting the money

a step-by-step guide for writing business plans for film
jeremy juuso

meditation/arts/scripts
mandalas of bali
our place in the world
limited special edition

dewa nyoman batuan
introduction by lawrence blair (ring of fire)
This powerful book is filled with images encapsulating physical

and spiritual worlds of the most extraordinary island culture
in the world.
The spiritual and cultural beliefs of Bali are encapsulated in
extraordinary mandalas – hypnotic focal points for drawing the observer deeply into himself, to
a perspective from which the multiplicity of nature, and our place in it, reveal themselves.
dewa nyoman batuan, internationally known artist, whose work has been collected by both Queen
Elizabeth and Ronald Reagan, continues to produce a seemingly endless symphony of mandalas.
bali brothers
great unproduced film scripts™
lacy waltzman, michael wiese, matthew bishop
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.
No longer need a script be shopped around for months, or even years.
Now it can be made available - before it is made - to anyone interested.
“Bali Brothers is magnificent. A powerful, compelling story in a magical set-

ting. Brilliantly written and conceived, with many unforgettable characters.
Thoroughly entertaining. An important film.”
— James Bonnet, author, Stealing Fire from the Gods
“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

our films
dolphin adventures
A film by Michael Wiese and Hardy Jones
Music by Basil Poledouris (Blue Lagoon, Big Wednesday)
Appearance by Buckminster Fuller
Winner - “Cup of the Prime Minister” - Milan Film Festival
Jacques Costeau 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.
“Exciting underwater sequence of breathtaking beauty.”
– Greenpeace Chronicles
Plus special features
DVD all regions:
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HARDWARE WARS
collector’s edition dvd
Written and directed by ernie fosselius

produced by michael wiese
best seller
over 140,000 dvds sold!
wINNER of the PIONEER AWARD by LUCASFILMS
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
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our films
The TITLE
Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas:
a pilgrimage
title to the oracle lake
A documentary
AUTHOR 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.
“The film has a lot of charm, is sincere and winning.”

– Tenzin Robert Thurman, Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies,
Columbia University
Special features include two 20 minute segments, The Art of Pilgrimage with Glenn Mullin and
A Monk’s Perspective with Khenpo Tashi.
DVD all regions: $24.95 • Order NUMBER: tibet • ISBN: 1932907211 • 2 hours
oN THE EDGE OF A DREAM

magic and madness in bali
a novel by michael wiese

On the legendary island of Bali, two San Francisco artists search for magic
and are lead into supernatural dimensions.
“Wiese deftly recreates that magical and all-too-brief moment in history

when Bali stood poised between her timeless past and her touristic future,
with old demons and new ones coming face-to-face across the frontier of
myth.”
– Lorne Blair, Author and Filmmaker, Ring of Fire
Michael Wiese’s new film, Bali Brothers – currently in pre-production – is partially based on this
book.
$16.95 • 325 pages • Order NUMBER: BALI • ISBN 10: 0941188191 • ISBN 13: 9780941188197

our films
THE SHAMAN & AYAHUASCA
journeys into sacred realms
A film by michael wiese
Ayahuasca is an entheogentic or psychoactive vine-based plant brew

that has been used for healing by shamans for thousands of years. It
is widely known throughout South America for its visionary properties.
Ayahuasca is called a ‘plant teacher’ because it can heal physical and
psychological blocks, and through vivid visions take the patient to oth-
er realms, providing profound insights into human beings’ true nature.
Intrigued by these extraordinary claims, filmmaker Michael Wiese went
to the home of Don Jose Campos, an internationally known Peruvian
curandero, to capture first hand the healing and transformational powers
of Ayahuasca. Shot on location in the jungle and in the Amazonian river towns of Pulcallpa and
Iquitos Peru, this film documents his shamanic work, ayahuasca ceremonies, and includes the
last filmed interview with internationally renowned visionary painter and former shaman Pablo
Amaringo. Also included is an exploration of medicinal plants with biochemist Julio Arce Hildalgo.
The film features the music of Peruvian recording artist Artur Menas Salas.
DVD all regions: $24.95 • Order NUMBER: SHAMAN

ISBN 10: 0941188191 • ISBN 13: 9781932907834 • 72 MINUTEs
A GIFT OF SACRED THINGS:

meeting bali’s spiritual masters
A film by michael wiese

In Post-production.
(Check www.mwp.com for updates)
The Balinese spend half their lives in temple ceremonies and rituals
designed to appease and communicate with the gods, demons, and
ancestors that inhabit and influence their world. This film explores
Bali’s concept of Niskala – or ‘the unseen world’ – as we meet power-
ful spiritual practitioners who journey between dimensions. Filmmaker
Wiese reports, “I have been to Bali twenty or more times over the last 40
years but never has she been so generous in revealing her mysteries.”
Incredible sequences include trance dancers, mediums, shadow masters, priests, healers, and
musicians who share with us their incredible spiritual and magical practices – many never seen
before on camera.

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