Great school. I know the dean. You'll have a great time. I don't know the
neighborhood so I can't suggest apartments however I can suggest any of the
film books we publish. Some are used as texts at USC.
We've been publishing these best-selling books for over 12 years to help film
and video professionals find success with their productions.
If you are interested in any of these books please call 1-800-379-8808 and
speak with Lori Copeland. Thank you.
Shaking the Money Tree
How to Get Grants and Donations for Film & Video
by Morrie Warshawski
$24.95, 283 pp.,
ISBN 0-941188-13-2
Dazed and confused by the frustrating world of grants and donations? This
book demystifies the entire maze of grant world hustling and provides
easy-to-follow guidelines.
Warshawski is the nation's leading fund-raising consultant for media artists.
Over the past two decades, he has assisted dozens of independent producers,
created over 400
written proposals, participated on numerous grant panels, and advised
countless institutional clients.
"Most how-to books are instantly disposable. Not this one. Put it on your
shelf, under your pillow, give it to your trustees, and always have your copy
handy. You'll be using it a lot." Brian O'Doherty, Director, Media Arts
Program, National Endowment for the Arts.
THE WRITER'S JOURNEY
Mythic Structure for Storytellers & Screenwriters
by Christopher Vogler
Kraszna-Krausz Book Award Nominee
$23.95, 188 pages, ISBN 0-941188-18-3
An insider's look at how master storytellers from Hitchcock to Spielberg have
used mythic structure to create powerful stories. Writers will discover
step-by-step guidelines and learn how to structure plots and create realistic
characters. Own a copy of the book that has become "required reading" in one
of Hollywood's major studios.
Film Directing
SHOT BY SHOT
by Steven D. Katz
$24.95, 376 pp., 7 x 10
750 illustrations and photos
ISBN 0-941188-10-8
The most sought after book in Hollywood by top directors is filled with
visual techniques for filmmakers and screenwriters to expand their stylistic
knowledge. Includes storyboards from Spielberg, Welles and Hitchcock.
Film Directing
CINEMATIC MOTION
by Steven D. Katz
$24.95, 7 x 10, 320 pp.,
200 illus., ISBN 0-941188-14-0
The long-awaited sequel to Katz's best-seller "Shot by Shot." Easy-to-follow
staging and blocking guides with 24 basic variations covering many dialogue
and dramatic situations. Use it on the set! Includes insights from John
Sayles, Van Ling, Dusty Smith, Ralph Singleton, Allan Daviau, and Harold
Michelson.
PRODUCER TO PRODUCER
by Michael Wiese
176 pp., illustrations, $19.95,
ISBN: 0-941188-15-9
Powerful straight talk from one of America's leading independent media
producers. Read his latest cutting-edge insights on the business of video
including program development, production, financing, marketing and
distribution. Current information about producing, financing, marketing and
creativity that is vital to the video-maker.
FILM & VIDEO FINANCING
by Michael Wiese
$22.95, 300 pp., ISBN 0-941188-11-6
Kraszna-Krausz Book Award Nominee
Praised as a book that prepares producers to get the money! A "palette" of
creative strategies for producers in financing their feature films and video
projects. Interviews with the producers of "sex, lies & videotape," "Trip
to Bountiful," and "Terminator 2."
FILM & VIDEO MARKETING
by Michael Wiese
$18.95, 512 pp., 77 illus., ISBN 0-941188-05-1
Secrets of marketing you can use today! This insiders' book shares industry
marketing
techniques you can use with investors, exhibitors, audiences, distributors,
home video suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. You can't afford not to
read this book.
INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEOMAKERS GUIDE
by Michael Wiese
$18.95, 392 pp., 45 illustrations,
ISBN 0-941188-03-5
A classic bestseller and an independent producer's best friend. Advice on
limited partnerships, writing a prospectus, market research, negotiating,
film markets, pay TV and home video buyers.
FILM & VIDEO BUDGETS, 2ND EDITION
by Michael Wiese and Deke Simon
$26.95, 348 pp., 18 budgets,
ISBN 0-941188-22-1
A simple "how-to" budget guide for many types of films and videos. Clearly
written, informal in style, the only book of its kind. Readers can look up
sample budgets similar to their own and find a wealth of savings.
FADE IN: The Screenwriting Process
by Robert A. Berman.
$18.95, 240 pp., ISBN 0-941188-07-8
An excellent fundamental screenwriting book and best-seller.
FINANCING & MARKETING VIDEO
with Michael Wiese
4 one-hour audiotapes, includes resource guide,
$39.95, ISBN 0-941188-12-4
This 4-hour audiotape presentation from Michael Wiese's
popular and comprehensive American Film Institute seminar describes a variety
of insider financing and marketing strategies for successful video
productions. Covers program development, creative marketing , financing
structures, pitching, distribution deals, sponsorship, and co-productions.
CONSULTING SERVICES
We've consulted with distributors, broadcasters, and producers, large and
small. We've developed show and series concepts, acquired programming,
invented marketing and sales programs, reviewed budgets and business plans,
helped design productions, implemented multi-market media programs, and
consulted on many other aspects to bring projects to successful completion
and into distribution. Gross revenues from projects we've worked on exceed
$100 million.
Let us help you accomplish your goals.
Our consulting clients include: National Geographic Television, The
Smithsonian Institution, WNET, KCET, PBS Home Video, Hanna-Barbera, Mystic
Fire Video, The Apollo Theater, The American Film Institute, Buckminster
Fuller Institute, Republic Home Video, King World Television and numerous
small independent producers.
Michael Wiese is an entertainment executive and consultant with over 25 years
experience as a producer and director of films, television, pay TV, home
video and infomercials. He was vice president of original programming for
Vestron Video and developed, acquired and produced programs in the comedy,
sports, childrens, music, how-to, documentary, and specialty genres.
Wiese's credits include "Diet For A New America", Shirley MacLaine's "Inner
Workout," The Beach Boys: "An American Band," "Arnold Palmer Golf," "Dolphin
Adventures," and the cult classic "Hardware Wars." Recently, he executive
produced and directed "Good Food Today, Great Kids Tomorrow", a successful,
health-oriented infomercial. For more information about how we can help you,
please call Ken Lee.
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