Description
An insightful, anecdote-filled history of the film industry, and an examination of the role of the men or women whose job it is to deliver a dramatic and commercial success. Tim Adler introduces us to the mavericks and adventurers of modern-day cinema, in candid interviews with Michael Douglas (a producer who became an actor by mistake), Dino De Laurentiis (last of the great moguls), Duncan Kenworthy and Andrew McDonald (Notting Hill, 28 Days Later), Jeremy Thomas, Marin Karmitz and Christine Vachon. Through them Adler explains the history of some of the most successful films of the last three decades, and looks at the skill and experience, the showmanship and the money necessary to survive in the world's toughest business.
Focuses on the lives and works of the producers, this book is about people whose job is to dominate every facet of the film-making process, from conception, to script, and after. Through the interviews of Michael Douglas, it explains the history of some of the successful films and looks at the skill and experience to survive in this business.
About the Author
Tim Adler is editor of film industry newsletter Screen Finance. He also writes for the Financial Tim es, the Daily Telegraph and the Independent. He lives in London with his two sons.
Reviews
"'At last the producer is given his/her due in this entertaining examination of the way they operate' Film Review"
Book Information
ISBN 9780413771520
Author Tim Adler
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series Screen and Cinema
Weight(grams) 260g
Focuses on the lives and works of the producers, this book is about people whose job is to dominate every facet of the film-making process, from conception, to script, and after. Through the interviews of Michael Douglas, it explains the history of some of the successful films and looks at the skill and experience to survive in this business.
About the Author
Tim Adler is editor of film industry newsletter Screen Finance. He also writes for the Financial Tim es, the Daily Telegraph and the Independent. He lives in London with his two sons.
Reviews
"'At last the producer is given his/her due in this entertaining examination of the way they operate' Film Review"
Book Information
ISBN 9780413771520
Author Tim Adler
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Series Screen and Cinema
Weight(grams) 260g
