Direction & Production

A gripping short biography of the extraordinary Alfred Hitchock, the master of suspense....

A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies....

Beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards share the unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise and suddenly uncertain reign of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe....

This heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory gives a dishy, behind-the-scenes look at working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood....

The co-founder and longtime president of Pixar updates and expands upon his New York Times bestseller on creative leadership, reflecting on the management principles used to build Pixar's singularly successful culture, including what he got wrong—and how he made it right....

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet shares scandalous and laugh-out-loud tales from his four decades in Hollywood where he worked with some of the biggest names in movies....

The Walt Disney Company honors its 100th anniversary in 2023. As part of the festivities, this must-have biography tells the story of Walt Disney's life— told as no other book can....

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast....

Who made the phone call that got HBO to launch The Sopranos? What’s the significance of all those eggs? And, what the hell ever happened to the Russian? Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, and the entire cast and crew of The Sopranos have all the answers....

In this essential guide to acting, internationally renowned directing coach Judith Weston demonstrates what constitutes a good performance, what actors want from a director, and what directors do wrong....

Film and television director Barry Sonnenfeld's outrageous and hilarious memoir traces his idiosyncratic upbringing in New York City, his breaking into film as a cinematographer with the Coen brothers, and his unexpected career as the director behind such huge film franchises....

Norman Lear remade our television culture - while leading a life of unparalleled political, civic, and social involvement....

From former screen legends who have faded into obscurity to new revelations about the biggest movie stars, Valderrama unearths the most fascinating little-known tales from the birth of Hollywood through its Golden Age....

Legendary sitcom director James Burrows has spent five decades making America laugh. Here listeners will find never-revealed stories behind the casting of the dozens of great sitcoms he directed....

Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead.

Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make - so that you don't have to make them yourself....

A fascinating look at Hollywood’s most turbulent decade and the demise of the studio system—set against the boom of the post-WW II years, the Cold War, and the atomic age—and the movies that reflected the seismic shifts....

This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.

An in-depth look at, and written in collaboration with, the man considered to be the most profound, and commercially successful director at work today....

Dazed and Confused not only heralded the arrival of filmmaker Richard Linklater, it introduced a cast of unknowns who would become the next generation of movie stars....

Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world....

Whether it’s the high-stakes pressure of solving a last-minute problem on set or the joy of pulling off a perfect shot, Attias brings you right into the director’s chair, sharing his knowledge and taking you through the process one challenging episode at a time....

Here is the story of Jerry Weintraub: the self-made, Brooklyn-born, Bronx-raised impresario, Hollywood producer, legendary deal maker, and friend of politicians and stars....

As Aaron Spelling shares what he knows, this becomes a primer for anyone remotely connected with the entertainment industry today....

You SLUG the guy. You KISS the dame. You TOTAL the car. That's movies. And I love 'em....

Peter Cowie's book chronicles the life and the sixty-year film and stage career of Ingmar Bergman as he wrestles of themes of love, sex, and betrayal with the figure of Death hovering overhead. Blending biographical information with critical comment, Cowie presents a man whose life and work were intimately fused.

"Detailing step-by-step how one created a production board, shot-by-shot, day-by-day, set-by-set to turn a shooting schedule into a workable production schedule... For every film production student and most professionals." Los Angeles Times Includes: Complete four-color production board Full 41-day shooting schedule Sample breakdown sheets Script formats, and much more ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph S. Singleton is the Emmy winning producer of the critically acclaimed television series, Cagney & Lacey. He is a veteran producer/production manager/assistant director whose credits include: A Clear and...

Drawing from over three decades as an assistant director, McGiffert charts a revealing and informative journey through the making of many major films working with noted directors such as Robert Zemeckis, Tim Burton, Cameron Crowe, Sydney Pollack, Milos Forman, Peter Weir, Steve Zaillian, Jon Avnet, and Terry Gilliam. This behind-the-scenes book is a must-listen for casual moviegoers and committed film lovers alike.

Damn good coffee, cherry pie, and the “big bang of auteur television”―why Twin Peaks deserves to be a pop culture classic In 1990, avant garde filmmaker David Lynch (Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Dune, Blue Velvet) and acclaimed television writer Mark Frost (Hill Street Blues) teamed up to create a television show that would redefine what the medium could achieve in a one-hour drama.

Contrary to popular belief, the YouTube platform is not dead. In this audiobook, author Austen Porter shares insider tips and expertise and guides you through everything you need to start a successful YouTube channel from scratch. From all topics from making your first video to dealing with burnout and creative ruts, Austen Porter provides a new perspective and advice to grow on social media.

In the follow-up book to his best selling text, Zen Filmmaking, prolific Independent Filmmaker Scott Shaw takes the reader behind the scenes of Indie Filmmaking and teaches the secrets of how to make a feature film, documentary, or music video in the most refined and expedient manner possible. He also teaches the reader the tricks of how to make a No to Low-Budget feature film look like it has a High-Budget price tag. Shaw leads the reader through all aspects of filmmaking, beginning with the screenplay, onto financing, casting, producing, directing, cinematography, and distribution. This ...

Directing movies promises vast rewards--but not for free. Traps and pitfalls await even the most talented, most skilled and hard-working director. "Darkest Secrets of Film Directing" by Tom Marcoux offers priceless knowledge. Knowledge of those traps lying ahead. More, he describes effective countermeasures with which to handle each one. Problems on set come in many forms. Directors need to spot them in advance and fix them as each arises. When the crew turns on you, a name actor goes through a breakdown mid-shoot, or the producer starts squeezing your budget--knowing all these and the rest...

Ready to be rich early? How I Got To The Person I Needed To Be is the most useful modern-day personal financial-advice book that has influenced trillions of successful executives, entrepreneurs, and pioneers the world over. Whether it's guiding you away from going paycheck to paycheck or revealing new ways that keeps wealth down the line in your family's generation, Williams' advice is based on life's lessons about money shared in a warm and motivating way.

2023 Readers' Favorite Awards Winner - Finalist in Sports Nonfiction Must Read -- Jennie Louwes - Reedsy Discovery "Nostalgic and reverential, beautifully written and rich in emotion." -- The Prairies Book Review "...a great story that deserves to be read." -- Astrid Lustulin - Readers Favorite Haunted for thirty years by a dream of a female friend's death eight years before she died in a skydiving accident, filmmaker Paul Gorman hopes to unlock the mystery of his dream by making a film about her. Gorman's memoir tells the remarkable story about the making of his 2014 award winning ...

In the age of digital content, aspiring creators and vloggers dream of becoming the next YouTube sensation, but the path to stardom can be elusive. Discover the secrets, strategies, and insights you need to embark on your journey to YouTube stardom with our "Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle." This exclusive bundle features two essential audiobooks that will guide you from a novice content creator to a true YouTube hero.