Neil Landau Libri

Dopo "Showrunner", Neil Landau torna con un nuovo libro che esplora la serialità delle piattaforme digitali come Netflix e Amazon. Non solo gli showrunner, ma anche i produttori, che creano nuove linee editoriali e modelli di business televisivo, sono al centro di questa analisi. Il volume offre una panoramica ricca di informazioni e curiosità, utile sia per gli appassionati delle storie seriali che per i professionisti dei media audiovisivi, desiderosi di comprendere le dinamiche della rivoluzione in corso. L’autore esamina il crescente universo delle reti on-demand e OTT, come Hulu, Sony Crackle e Vimeo, attraverso un'analisi dettagliata delle varie piattaforme e delle testimonianze di produttori e manager. In aggiunta, il libro presenta interviste a creatori di contenuti innovativi che stanno ridefinendo i modelli televisivi tradizionali. Tra i nomi noti, troviamo Tom Fontana, Beau Willimon, Jenji Kohan, Andrea Sperling, John J. Strauss, Ricky Gervais e Charlie Brooker, che condividono i segreti del loro lavoro e la loro visione per il futuro della televisione e del cinema. Questo libro si propone come una guida essenziale per comprendere il panorama in evoluzione della serialità moderna.

Focusing on the modern landscape of television writing, this book explores how creators can craft compelling content for diverse digital platforms. It highlights the blurring lines between broadcast, cable, and streaming services, emphasizing the wealth of opportunities for authentic storytelling in the evolving TV ecosystem. With insights into the future of entertainment, it inspires writers to embrace the challenges and possibilities presented by an ever-expanding array of digital content.

An updated version of a popular guide, this edition offers fresh insights and comprehensive information for readers seeking to enhance their knowledge. It includes new chapters, updated statistics, and practical tips designed to address contemporary issues while maintaining the core principles that made the original a bestseller. Ideal for both newcomers and returning readers, this guide serves as a valuable resource for navigating its subject matter effectively.

"An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from a Hollywood screenwriter, producer, script consultant, and film school professor. Bringing a film to life requires skills in storytelling, the visual arts, logistics, and more. This book presents many critical principles of filmmaking, including: how to structure and pitch a screenplay; how to make visible the invisible, such as backstory, motivation, and inner psychology; why it's best to keep your characters plunging into the unknown; the difference between plot, story, and theme; how to compose a frame visually; how to manage finances, schedules, set logistics, sound, and lighting; why many films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it. Written by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone interested in the movie world"-- Provided by publisher