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Inspiration for Film-Makers
Lynch on LynchLynch on Lynch by David Lynch
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critical examinations can be confusing and unhelpful. Interviews with directors are usually great.
Inland Empire [DVD] [2007]Inland Empire [DVD] [2007]
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fascinating and inspiring film
Koyaanisqatsi / Powaqqatsi [DVD] [1983]Koyaanisqatsi / Powaqqatsi [DVD] [1983]
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brilliant combination of film and music
The Work Of Director Michel Gondry [DVD]The Work Of Director Michel Gondry [DVD]
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excellent shorts and documentary from one of the most interesting directors of our time
Annie Hall [DVD] [1977]Annie Hall [DVD] [1977]
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classic experimental film-making from a great comedian and a beautiful love story
Hitchcock: A Definitive Study of Alfred HitchcockHitchcock: A Definitive Study of Alfred Hitchcock by Francois Truffaut
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Stanley Kubrick: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers)Stanley Kubrick: Interviews (Conversations with Filmmakers) by Gene D. Phillips
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all the 'conversations with filmmakers' series is excellent
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmaker's Apocalypse [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Hearts of Darkness: A Filmaker's Apocalypse [DVD] [1991] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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probably the best 'making-of' documentary ever
Reservoir Dogs (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD]Reservoir Dogs (2 Disc Special Edition) [1993] [DVD]
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excellent introduction to the Tarantino style and inspirational.
Harold & Maude [1971] [DVD]Harold & Maude [1971] [DVD]
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my favourite film from a great film-maker. Excellent display of script writing, editing, and use of music.
The Power of FilmThe Power of Film by Howard Suber
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a definitive guide
Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for WritersWriter's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler
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industry standard
The Guerilla Film Makers HandbookThe Guerilla Film Makers Handbook by Chris Jones
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comprehensive and very useful
Screenwriting for DummiesScreenwriting for Dummies by Laura Schellhardt
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good for simple advice and information on formatting
Filmmaking for DummiesFilmmaking for Dummies by Bryan Michael Stoller
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helpful
Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness and CreativityCatching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness and Creativity by David Lynch
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interesting, but most interesting if you are a Lynch fan
The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing FilmThe Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film by Michael Ondaatje
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a guide to the ideas of film editing and much more besides
An Actor Prepares (Eyre Methuen Drama Books) (Performance Books)An Actor Prepares (Eyre Methuen Drama Books) (Performance Books) by Constantin Stanislavski
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standard text for actors, outlines the 'method' approach
Film FormFilm Form by Sergei M. Eisenstein
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Eisenstein is hugely influential and worth a read
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: 5th Anniversary Edition1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: 5th Anniversary Edition
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Not definitive, but a good reference guide for well-known and influential films