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

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

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

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

by Rob Spera

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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

BN ID: 2940184709970
Publisher: MCP Books
Publication date: 09/08/2025
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

ROB SPERA lives in Los Angeles and has an extensive background directing film, television and theatre as well as 20 years teaching film directing at the American Film Institute. Recent credits include Criminal Minds, Supernatural and the feature film The Sweet Life.
His published works include Actors Write for Actors, Encore, and the play The Field.

He currently teaches privately in Los Angeles as well as remotely on Zoom.



Website

www.robspera.com
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