So You Want to be a Producer : Professional Media Practice - Lawrence Turman

So You Want to be a Producer

By: Lawrence Turman

Paperback | 1 February 2007 | Edition Number 1

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So You Want to Be a Producer is packed with information and advice from top Hollywood producers, writers and directors and is a must-read for anyone interested in what it really takes to get a film made, including:

- Finding your story
- Obtaining the rights
- Developing the script
- Hiring your cast and crew
- Distributing your movie


Lawrence Turman, the producer of more than forty films, including The Graduate, The River Wild, Short Circuit and American History X, offers an insider's guide that covers every aspect of the role, from finding a story and hiring actors to developing a script and marketing the finished product.

Industry Reviews
"Turman has made smart, superior films for forty years. This is a no B.S., straight-forward, and clear guide to being a producer." --Paul Newman, Oscar-winning actor
"A smart, savvy survivor's guide to the glamorous (and treacherous) producing game." --Peter Bart, editor in chief, "Variety"
"Far more than a simple how-to book, Larry tells you what it really takes to get a movie made--and how you can make a career of making movies." --Jeffrey Katzenberg, cofounder of DreamWorks and executive producer of "Shrek 2" and "Shark Tale"
"It's worth four years of film school." --David Brown, four-time Oscar-nominated producer of "Chocolat," "The Verdict," "A Few Good Men," and" Jaws"
"Whether you're just starting in this business or a seasoned professional, there is something to be learned from Larry's book. This is a must-read!" --Jane Rosenthal, cofounder and producer of the Tribeca Film Festival

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