Writing Directing and Producing Documentary Films - Hardcover

Alan Rosenthal (author)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0809316366 ISBN 13: 9780809316366

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, 1990

Synopsis

"For me, working in documentary implies a commitment that one wants to change the world for the better. That says it all."Alan RosenthalAn international documentary filmmaker with more than 60 films to his credit including the Peabody Award winner ""Out of the Ashes,"" Rosenthal has written the first book to address the realities facing a documentary filmmaker. Rather than dealing with theory or hardware, this book tackles the day-to-day problems of the documentary filmmaker from initial concept through distribution. Rosenthal explains in a down-to-earth manner how to approach, create, write, and direct the "new" documentary He emphasizes the research and writing of documentaries, from approach and structure through interviewing, narration writing, and the complexities of editing.The organization of the book follows the process of making a film. Part 1 discusses ideas, research, and script structure; parts 2 and 3 go over preproduction and production; part 4 explores film editing and narration writing; part 5 discusses distinctive film styles; and the concluding chapter offers a perspective on the entire filmmaking process."

About this title

About the Author

Alan Rosenthal is a documentary filmmaker, teacher, and author active in Israel, Britain, and the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809316366
• ISBN 13: 9780809316366
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264