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. CALL TODAY 1-800-379-8808