FILM/TV DIRECTOR'S FIELD MANUAL: Seventy Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking

by Rob Spera

Overview

"Unlock the secrets to directing in Rob Spera's remarkable Field Manual." - Meg LeFauve, Academy Award Nominee Inside Out

"I learned so much from Rob, including deep truths about leadership and communication, that profoundly impacted my life." - Billy Ray, Writer/Director, Academy Award Nominee Captain Phillips

"Deeply insightful, unnervingly concise, and, best of all, a fun read. Mattson Tomlin, Writer/Director, Mother/Android Writer The Batman II

Rob Spera's anti-textbook for filmmakers identifies 70 fundamental core values of filmmaking distilled to their essence to inspire questions and ignite a thought process that will take your filmmaking to the next level. These central tenets of cinematic storytelling cut to the heart of the art and craft and will have a far-reaching impact on your films. Mr. Spera also includes a series of exercises to help explore the key maxims in his book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781662850547
Publisher:	MCP Books
Publication date:	01/14/2025
Pages:	212
Product dimensions:	4.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

ROB SPERA has an extensive background in film, television, and theatre. His feature films include The Sweet Life, Fathers and Sons, and the cult classic Leprechaun in the Hood. Mr. Spera's numerous television credits include Criminal Minds, Supernatural, Suspect Behavior, and Army Wives. During four seasons as Resident Director at the Tony award-winning Actors Theatre of Louisville, he directed over 75 productions. His directing has been called "Top class and flowing with comic invention..." by The London Financial Times, "Gentle" by the Irish Times, and "Splendid" by the Louisville Times. His play Tracks enjoyed a successful run in Los Angeles, where it was hailed as "Chilling" by Variety, "Haunting long after leaving the theatre" by the Daily News, and "a comic horrific dance of death…In a world somewhere between Samuel Beckett and Full Metal Jacket" by The Los Angeles Times. Published works include Film/TV Directors' Field Manual, Actors Write for Actors, Encore, and The Field.