Film Development

Whether a novice curious about the cartoon production process, a visual arts student who has not yet experienced that big break, or a seasoned professional looking for valuable insight, Animation Development is the go-to guide for creating the perfect pitch.

Written for working and aspiring filmmakers, directors, producers and screenwriters, The Marketing Edge for Filmmakers walks through every stage of the marketing process—from concept to post-production—and illustrates how creative decisions at each stage will impact the marketability of a film.

Enjoy this Listening to the Horse-inspired book, packed full of stories, lessons, case studies, and exercises for you and your horse. This book is the first book in the Equine Listenology trilogy.

As the lead singer of the Doors, Jim Morrison’s searing poetic vision and voracious appetite for sexual, spiritual, and psychedelic experience inflamed the spirit and psyche of a generation. Since his mysterious death in 1971, millions more fans from a new generation have embraced his legacy...

You know Judy Greer, right? Maybe from The Wedding Planner, 13 Going on 30, Carrie, Arrested Development, or The Descendants. Yes, you totally recognize her. And, odds are, you already feel like she’s your friend. In her first book of essays, I Don’t Know What You Know Me From, Greer writes...

After Steve Jobs was unceremoniously dismissed from Apple, he turned his attention to a little-known graphics art company that he owned called Pixar. One day, out of the blue, Jobs called Lawrence Levy, a Harvard-trained lawyer and Silicon Valley executive to whom he had never spoken before, in the hope of persuading Levy to help him get Pixar on the right track. What Levy found in Pixar was a company on the verge of failure. To Pixar and Beyond is the extraordinary story of what happened next.

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and...

When Nicholas Meyer was asked to direct the troubled second Star Trek film, he was something less than a true believer. A bestselling author and successful director, he had never been a fan of the TV series. But as he began to ponder the appeal of Kirk, Spock, et al., he realized that their...

Master your facial expressions. Complete your on-camera training. Change your life. Contrary to popular belief, the camera doesn’t magically place emotion or thought on your face - you do. Here’s the thing about facial communication...your face speaks an emotional, cognitive, and emblematic language. Knowing how to speak this language fluently and authentically is a skill and often the difference between booking the on-camera job or not. Mastering how your face speaks to the camera starts here.

From Book to Blockbuster A Proven Guide to Adapting Novels Into Films By Ted Lazaris Discover how to take your novel from the page to the screen with this step-by-step guide for storytellers, authors, and creatives. In From Book to Blockbuster, author and filmmaker Ted Lazaris shares a detailed roadmap for adapting novels into film-ready projects. Drawing from his real experience developing books into movies, Lazaris guides you through the creative, technical, and business sides of turning a story into visual media. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Identify high-concept elements in your story...

Discover the Invisible Architecture Behind Your Favorite Animated Films Why does a Disney movie make you feel like you can conquer the world, while a Studio Ghibli film makes you want to sit quietly in a forest? Pull back the curtain on the four creative superpowers that have defined modern storytelling: Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and Studio Ghibli. This is not just a history book. It is a deep dive into the divergent philosophies of East and West. Explore how Disney’s "Hero’s Journey" champions the triumph of the individual, while Ghibli’s "Kishōtenketsu" structure honors the quiet ...

This book was written based on real life experiences that convey to people logical principles that can be incorporated into their way of living in order to be victorious in the spiritual warfare that we all face each day. What makes this book unique is that it teaches you how to experience fast spiritual growth through varying channels of personal responsibility and behavior. The G-Code consistently says that there are no magic pills to help you ascend in spiritualism.

Generative AI has become a legitimate instrument in the professional composer's toolkit — but using it well requires more than a clever prompt. The 2026 Cinematic Scoring Manual is the working reference for composers who want to integrate Suno AI v5.5 into a real, commercially defensible scoring practice. Inside, you'll find a complete system for: Navigating plan-based rights ownership and building a generation log that protects your income Registering hybrid AI-human works with ASCAP/BMI and documenting original human contribution Developing a single melodic motif into a full, consistent...

Back in January 1995 in Los Angeles, California, a Singaporean pornstar named Annabel Chong took cultural rebellion to an extreme, on terms that had never been negotiated before. She was filmed having sex with a long receiving line of men, servicing them 251 times over a ten-hour period to set a new world record: The World’s Biggest Gangbang.

Upstart sheds light on the many successes and some of the challenges involved in navigating a top creative business in an ever-changing technological landscape. While it provides insights for those within the industry, this book also offers broader lessons intended for all entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Bloomsbury presents Dazed and Confused: Movies Minute by Minute by Colin Winnette, read by Nathan Osgood. A minute-by-minute analysis of Richard Linklater’s 1993 film, Dazed and Confused. Blending film criticism with creative nonfiction, each book in the Timecodes series focuses on one film...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO PLAYING LINEBACKER AT AN ELITE LEVEL. Linebacker is the heartbeat of the defense. It demands intelligence, physicality, leadership, and accountability on every snap. The Linebacker Bible: Mastering Technique, IQ, Recruiting, and Leadership is the most complete, honest, and structured resource ever written for linebackers, parents, and coaches who want real answers — not hype. This book teaches you how to think like a linebacker, prepare like a professional, and lead like the anchor of the defense. Inside, you’ll discover: 🔴 Linebacker Technique & Football IQ ...

Pre-order this outrageously fun, laugh-out-loud rom-com now! 'A proper rom-com with a hugely appealing heroine; warm, funny, romantic and very, very, charming' ANNA JAMES 'This book had me laughing, crying and relating so much to the main character I felt I was reading about myself'...

Honest, raw and very funny, Selin Sevinç's musings on the art of screenwriting shine light on the illusive craft which plays such a pivotal role in the movie making process. In-between recollecting on her efforts to make unique stories in a industry seemingly interested only in identikit movies, Sevinç blends in darkly amusing tales of homelife and motherhood in Oregon, US, and reminisces on her own childhood growing up in Turkey. In the latter sections, Sevinç shares guidance with the listener on how to make thought-provoking and meaningful screenplays.

In Life Lessons from Memorable Movies, executive coach and storyteller David Langiulli reveals the surprising depth hidden in iconic film moments—from The Godfather to Step Brothers, from Star Wars to Forrest Gump. With warmth, humor, and hardearned insight, he shows how unforgettable movie lines can become powerful tools for resilience, courage, authenticity, and personal transformation.Across multiple films, Langiulli uncovers the deeper meaning behind scenes we quote for fun but rarely examine.