Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Inside the Movie Business

Inside the Movie Business

From a scriptwriter’s first flash of inspiration to a star-studded premiere, this program steps through the process of making feature films. Award-winning producers Philippa Braithwaite and Stephen Woolley, up-and-coming director Justin Kerrigan, actor/screenwriter Craig Ferguson, casting directors, foley artists, a film editor, and other industry professionals provide insights into the challenges of pitching scripts, attracting a high-profile cast, balancing creative expression with budgetary concerns, and turning raw footage into box office hits. Clips from Sliding Doors, The Big Tease, and Human Traffic are featured. Original BBC broadcast title: Culture Fix: Filmmaking. (30 minutes)

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Item#: BVL30182
Copyright date: ©1999
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-4593-8
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-5916-4


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