On screen writing / Edward Dmytryk ; introduction and new material by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dmytryk, Edward, author.

Contributor:

Hurbis-Cherrier, Mick, writer of introduction, writer of added commentary.

Series:

Edward Dmytryk: on Filmmaking

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion picture authorship.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019.

Summary:

"With On Screen Writing, director Edward Dmytryk offers a clear, methodical overview of the needs, practices, and problems of screenwriting, including extensive coverage of adaptation. Written In an informal, anecdotal style and using script examples from Hollywood classics, Dmytryk presents a practical set of principles for writing engaging, filmable screenplays. Originally published in 1985, this reissue of Dmytryk's classic screenwriting book includes a new critical introduction by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier, as well as chapter lessons, discussion questions, exercises, and a glossary"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

First steps

In the beginning

Who?

See how they grow

Adaptation continued

The image is the reality

Point, counterpoint

The art of weaving

No piece without war

Clearing the way

The end

The tag.

Notes:

"Originally published by Focal Press 1984"

Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-429-00054-5

0-429-50600-7

0-429-00053-7

9780429506000

OCLC:

1061147908