Screen Language by Cherry Potter

By the former Head of Script at the National Film & Television School, this is a key text for anyone interested in film.In this invaluable and fascinating insight into the way the elements of a film - image, sound and story - are put together, Cherry Potter has used her extensive experience as a writer and film-school teacher to provide a combination of analysis and inspiration which will engage the thinking cinema-goer as well as aspiring screenwriters and film-makers.Using sequences from films as diverse as Wild Strawberries, The Lacemaker, For a Few Dollars More, Midnight Cowboy, The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover and American Beauty, Potter examines the nature of film language, structure and storytelling, as well as departures from the classic form. A final section, which will be of particular interest to anyone who wishes to write, produce or direct films, looks at the imaginative process of generating film ideas and invites readers to explore their creativity by providing essential guidance and practical exercises."An excellently researched and perceptive book. I have not read a more intelligent and detailed appreciation of one of my own films" - John Schlesinger (director)

In this insightful text, Cherry Potter has used her extensive experience to provide a combination of analysis and inspiration. She uses sequences from films to present a series of master classes on the technique and meaning of classic film moments, and includes practical exercises and advice.

About the Author
Cherry Potter has written for film, television and theatre. She was Head of Screenwriting at the National Film and Television School, Beaconsfield, for five years, and has taught at the Canadian Centre for Advanced Film Studies and for the EU Media Programme for Training European Screenwriters. She has also run courses on film in many European countries.


Book Information
ISBN 9780413752901
Author Cherry Potter
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series Screen and Cinema
Weight(grams) 418g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 138mm * 22mm