Shooting for the Mob: Based on the Incredible True Story

De: Alex Ferrari

Narrado por: Alex Ferrari

A bipolar gangster, a naive young film director, and Batman. What could go wrong? Alex Ferrari is a first-time film director who just got hired to direct a $20 million feature film, the only problem is the film is about Jimmy, an egomaniacal gangster who wants the film to be about his life in the mob. From the backwater towns of Louisiana to the Hollywood Hills, Alex is taken on a crazy misadventure through the world of the mafia and Hollywood.

Huge movie stars, billion-dollar producers, studio heads and, of course, a few gangsters, populate this unbelievable journey down the rabbit hole of chasing your dream. Would you sell your soul to the devil to make your dream come true? By the way, did we mention that this story is based on true events?, no, seriously it is.

©2019 Alex Ferrari (P)2020 Alex Ferrari

A Must Read For Filmmakers

Alex Ferrari’s “Shooting for the Mob”
is a must read for filmmakers at all experience levels. Alex’s incredible story illustrates that while it is important to master the craft of filmmaking, it’s just as important - or not more so - to learn the business and how NOT to be exploited. A truly compelling book that should be taught in film schools.

Prelude to the Movie

Thank you for sharing this to all.
This book is for anyone following a dream, but specifically for those in the entertainment business. There are many who would sell their soul to get what they want. And, for others, what they get is not what they thought it would be.
Great characters, great lessons of life.
Both movies will hopefully be made.

AN ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE BOOK ABOUT THE HERO'S JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE (AND FILMMAKING TOO! :)

I wish i could give this book 1000 stars it was that good! Ive read a lot in my life, in fact I've always been joked with about all the books i have laying around... i just love it. This book i could literally not put down!!! i blew through it in about 2 days whenever i got some spare time. It is a book about filmmaking yes, but much much more than that! It is a book about LIFE ITSELF and the journey we all must take in the process of growing up into who we are as a mature human beings, knowing who we are and what we stand for. I feel it is an incredible achievement of honesty and courage by Mr Ferrari to reveal some of the deepest parts of himself with which he had to struggle as he ''came into his own.'' Its humbling to find someone with such humility and strength of character to admit things he struggled with along the way that many would choose not to share. Besides being a page turning story in its own right, this is a look into ones man's impressive character and his journey into finding himself that we all must take; Thank you Mr Alex for this wonderful view into the human soul.

Amazing Story and Flawless Performance

Alex really delivers the suspense and comedy of this tragic experience. Anyone who is interested in the filmmaking process should listen. This should be part of every film program’s curriculum.

Amazing chronicle of facing filmmaking challenges!

Thank you, Alex Ferrari, for this amazing true story you endured. I think many of us in filmmaking face a "Jimmy" in one way or another. I'm currently dealing with my own Jimmy, and your story gave me much needed perspective. Great book! Will share it with friends.