McQuarrie, Christopher

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Adapting highly endeared literary works into mass cinematic appeal is a task worthy of punishment and applause, but which one? When scribing an author's work what do you owe an audience salivating for you not to compromise their imagination? Hear both sides, inside and out, from accomplished writers who've successfully adapted literary works to the silver screen.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

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There are scripts, and there are films. Often, a screenplay bears a remarkable resemblance to the finished film. Many times, a film leaves little trace of its writer’s touch. When you sell a script, actors, producers and directors will all have something to say about the final product of your labor. Here, a professional screenwriter compares his script to the film shot. 1 audiocassette, sides A and B, about 83 minutes

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You baked the cake, but you can't get a bite, right? Creative control is often tough to relinquish. If you're looking to take a step closer to creating the story you had in mind, take it from these writer/directors who took the step and took control of their story. Just keep in mind that everything is going to change.

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Successful screenwriters discuss the transition from writing scripts for others to directing films. How does a screenwriter approach the idea of directing his or her own script? How about directing another writer’s work? The ultimate goal for many screenwriters, directing provides a wealth of fascinating opportunities, responsibilities and challenges. 1 audiocassette, sides A and B, about 74 minutes

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of audio and video media and digital files of recordings of Austin Film Festival & Conference panel presentations from 1994-2008. The recordings document the proceedings of the Conference. Panel topics include On Writing, Up Close and Personal, The Art of the Pitch, and many others. Notable panelists include Michael Ian Black, Sydney Pollack, Shane Black, Larry Wilmore, Jim Dauterive, Mike Judge, Oliver Stone, Harold Ramos, Judd Apatow, Bill Broyles, Bill...