The Film Director's Bag of Tricks: Get What You Want from Writers and Actors – Mark W. Travis (Paperback, New)

Uncover the Secret Techniques of Hollywood's Leading Director

Whether you're working in theatre, television, or film, "The Film Director's Bag of Tricks" is the essential guide for mastering your craft. Written by acclaimed Hollywood authority Mark W. Travis — often called "the director's director" — this book pulls back the curtain on the internal workings and powerful shortcuts used to bring out the best in both writers and actors. Endorsed by industry veterans like Henry Winkler and John Badham as a "must-read" for serious directors. Find more filmmaking and entertainment reads in my Books & Movies collection, browse the full Lifestyle & Hobbies lineup, or see what just dropped in New Arrivals.

Key Features

• Expert Techniques: Learn the secret methods and shortcuts of a world-leading authority on film directing.
• Collaborator Management: Practical advice on getting the best performances from actors and the best material from writers.
• Cross-Media Application: Applicable strategies for success across theater, television, and film production.
• Industry Endorsed: Praised by Henry Winkler and John Badham as a must-read for serious directors.
• Author: Mark W. Travis | Format: Paperback | ISBN-13: 978-1-61593-056-2

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