Best Books for a First Screenwriting and Production Class

[Nevada]

Hi all,

I have my first screenwriting class and production class in the fall. I thought I would get a book to read over the summer to get ahead a little. I was thinking of ordering "Film Directing Shot By Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen". Has anyone read this and if so what did you think? Any other suggestions would be great.

thanks!

 

[Kim Welch]

Film Directing Shot by Shot by Steven Katz is a great choice; it's been a staple in film schools for years and will help in both classes. For screenwriting, also look at Story by Robert McKee or Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder. We also have many excellent articles in our magazine back issues here https://studentfilmmakers.com/digital-magazine-back-issues/

 

[Nevada]

thx

thx

Thanks for the info. I will be using the store. I was just curious if I could get an impression from someone who may have read it or would like to make an additional suggestion before I order.

Thanks!

 

[Dan Selakovich]

We can't list books on the forum unless they are StudentFilmmakers.com approved advertisers, but if you e-mail me I have a couple of suggestions.

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