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Product DescriptionAbout the AuthorGenevieve Jolliffe met Chris Jones at film school and the two went into independent filmmaking through their production company, Living Spirit Pictures. She directed their third film together, Urban Ghost Story, in 1998. After moving to Los Angeles, Genevieve was a major force in pulling together the US edition of The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook, and she also coauthored The Documentary Film Makers Handbook in 2006. With her husband and screenwriting partner Andrew Zinnes, she has sold projects to Warner Bros and has two indie features set to be filmed in 2010.Andrew Zinnes has worked in development at Paramount Pictures and at USA Networks. He left to become a script analyst, and worked for Morgan Creek Productions, Artisan and several script analyst companies. Using his documentary filmmaking experience, Andrew was the perfect coauthor for The Documentary Film Makers Handbook. He has taught documentary at the NY Film Academy and has lectured on filmmaking at schools and colleges around the US. He is a founding partner of the film company Crazee Pictures.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, 2nd Edition'? A: The book serves as a comprehensive guide to documentary filmmaking, covering essential techniques, strategies, and insights for aspiring and experienced filmmakers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, 2nd Edition' is Genevieve Jolliffe, who is recognized for her expertise in the field of documentary production.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in documentary filmmaking? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners as well as useful for seasoned filmmakers, providing foundational knowledge and advanced techniques.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: When was 'The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, 2nd Edition' published? A: The book was published on May 10, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book consists of 528 pages, providing extensive information and resources related to documentary filmmaking.
- Q: Does this book cover modern documentary filmmaking techniques? A: Yes, the second edition includes updated content that reflects current practices and technologies in the documentary filmmaking industry.
- Q: Can this book help with scriptwriting for documentaries? A: Absolutely, the book offers insights on scriptwriting, including how to structure narratives and develop compelling stories for documentary films.
- Q: Is there any information on editing techniques in this book? A: Yes, 'The Documentary Film Makers Handbook, 2nd Edition' includes sections on editing techniques, discussing both the creative and technical aspects of post-production.