On Directing Film
On Directing Film by David Mamet is a reprint edition published by Penguin on January 1, 1992. This 128-page book offers insights into the art of directing, drawing from Mamet’s extensive experience as a playwright, screenwriter, and director. It explores the intricate process of filmmaking, detailing how a film is crafted from script to final cut, emphasizing the director’s role in shaping a story that resonates with audiences.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of directing techniques and principles, as Mamet shares his unique perspective gained from teaching at Columbia University’s film school. The book covers various aspects of film direction, including script development and production challenges, making it a valuable resource for students and anyone interested in the performing arts, film direction, and screenwriting.
Official synopsis Publisher
A masterclass on the art of directing from the Pulitzer Prize-winning (and Oscar and Tony-nominated) writer of Glengarry Glen Ross, Speed the Plow, The Verdict, and Wag the Dog
Calling on his unique perspective as playwright, screenwriter, and director of his own critically acclaimed movies like House of Games, State and Main, and Things Change, David Mamet illuminates how a film comes to be. He looks at every aspect of directing—from script to cutting room—to show the many tasks directors undertake in reaching their prime objective: presenting a story that will be understood by the audience and has the power to be both surprising and inevitable at the same time. Based on a series of classes Mamet taught at Columbia University’s film school, On Directing Film will be indispensible not only to students but to anyone interested in an overview of the craft of filmmaking.
“Passion, clarity, commitment, intelligence—just what one would expect from Mamet.” —Sidney Lumet, Academy Award-nominated director of 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Network, and The Verdict
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “On Directing Film” about?
Who is the author of “On Directing Film”?
When was “On Directing Film” published?
What is the ISBN for “On Directing Film”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
