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Color-Coded Economics and the Story Behind the Numbers. Author: Monica White Ndounou. Publisher: Rutgers University Press. ISBN:. Category: Social Science. Page: 296. View: 7378In Hollywood, we hear, it’s all about the money.
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It’s a ready explanation for why so few black films get made—no crossover appeal, no promise of a big payoff. But what if the money itself is color-coded? What if the economics that governs film production is so skewed that no film by, about, or for people of color will ever look like a worthy investment unless it follows specific racial or gender patterns? This, Monica Ndounou shows us, is precisely the case. In a work as revealing about the culture of filmmaking as it is about the distorted economics of African American film, Ndounou clearly traces the insidious connections between history, content, and cash in black films. How does history come into it?
Author Riley, Christopher, 1961-Subjects Motion picture authorship - Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Motion picture authorship.; Authorship. Summary 'The simple format rules found in this book - which you can learn in an hour - come from Hollywood's top expert on script format and will guarantee that your script makes a winning first impression.
Hollywood’s reliance on past performance as a measure of potential success virtually guarantees that historically underrepresented, underfunded, and undersold African American films devalue the future prospects of black films. So the cycle continues as it has for nearly a century. Behind the scenes, the numbers are far from neutral. Analyzing the onscreen narratives and off-screen circumstances behind nearly two thousand films featuring African Americans in leading and supporting roles, including such recent productions as Bamboozled, Beloved, and Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Ndounou exposes the cultural and racial constraints that limit not just the production but also the expression and creative freedom of black films. Her wide-ranging analysis reaches into questions of literature, language, speech and dialect, film images and narrative, acting, theater and film business practices, production history and financing, and organizational history.
By uncovering the ideology behind profit-driven industry practices that reshape narratives by, about, and for people of color, this provocative work brings to light existing limitations—and possibilities for reworking stories and business practices in theater, literature, and film. Author: Bob Koster. Publisher: BearManor Media. ISBN: N.A. Category: Performing Arts. Page: N.A.
View: 4366Bob Koster was born in Hollywood and worked for 35 years in the movie industry, spanning the time from the Studio System to the current spate of Independent filmmakers. He worked in various phases of production but mainly in the production department as an Assistant Director and a Unit Production Manager.
He worked with some of the most famous directors and actors of their time. His insights and comments on these films and the characters involved are fascinating, and told as seen through the eyes of a child of the times. Bob’s father was a famous film director so he was raised in an atmosphere of glamour and drama, but he was also distant enough from it to be able to keep an interesting perspective on the fascinating circus surrounding him.
An absorbing read for anyone interested in cinema history and the backstage activities surrounding the great films. Challenges in the Twenty First Century. Author: Hon. Donald Shelton. Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN:.
Category: Law. Page: 196. View: 3455Forensic Science in Court explores the legal implications of forensic science—an increasingly important and complex part of the justice system. Judge Donald Shelton provides an accessible overview of the legal aissues, from the history of evidence in court, to 'gatekeeper' judges determining what evidence can be allowed, to the 'CSI effect' in juries.
The book describes and evaluates various kinds of evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, handwriting, hair, bite marks, tool marks, firearms and bullets, fire and arson investigation, and bloodstain evidence. Assessing the strengths and limitations of each kind of evidence, the author also discusses how they can contribute to identifying the 'who,' 'how,' and 'whether' questions that arise in criminal prosecutions. Author Donald Shelton draws on the depth of his experiences as courtroom prosecutor, professor, and judge, to provide a well-rounded look at these increasingly critical issues.
Case studies throughout help bring the issues to life and show how forensic science has been used, both successfully and not, in real-world situations. A Writer's Guide to the TV Business. Author: Chad Gervich. Publisher: Three Rivers Press.
ISBN:. Category: Reference. Page: 450. View: 5607Take On Hollywood and Make It as a Television Writer.
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From mediabistro.com, the media industry’s most well-respected source for jobs, professional development, and community, this inside-the-business guide gives you the knowledge and tools you need to infiltrate Hollywood and land a job as a TV writer. That’s right—Small Screen, Big Picture gives you a competitive edge over millions of other aspiring writers who share your talent, creativity, and determination. Because after reading these pages, you’ll have the one thing they lack: an understanding of the business of television.
This journey into Hollywood’s inner workings not only details how networks, studios, and production companies work together, it teaches you how the process affects the creation and writing of TV series, how shows make money, and—ultimately—how you can use this information to break into the industry. You’ll learn:. What really goes on in the inner sanctum of the writers’ room—and how to be a part of it. How today’s TV business model works—and how rapidly it’s changing. Who has the power to buy a show idea—and how to pitch your own.
How new media formats are changing television—and how to use them to your advantage. Which jobs will kick-start your TV writing career—and how to get hired. And much more.
Armed with this solid foundation of knowledge, you’ll be ready to plan your entry into the industry and begin your successful TV writing career. Performers, Filmmakers and Films Since the 1960s. Author: Frank Javier Garcia Berumen.
Publisher: McFarland. ISBN:. Category: Performing Arts. Page: 344. View: 1848Latinos have been part of the Hollywood film industry for more than 100 years, yet beyond the remarkable success of a few, their visibility and clout have generally not reflected their significance in American society. Worse, the Latino image has suffered from widespread stereotyping in film, and performers face unjustified constraints in the kinds of roles available to them. Decade by decade from 1960 onward, this book analyzes important films made by or about Latinos, details the careers of Latino performers and filmmakers of the time, and analyzes how film portrayals of Latino characters and subjects connect with political and social trends of each decade.
It discusses the role of gender, social class, and ethnicity in film portrayals and provides an overview of the diverse and dynamic Latino community in the United States, while celebrating a substantial and enduring contribution to Hollywood film history.
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