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Name: On directing film
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Author: David Mamet

David Mamet, known for his work as playwright, screenwriter, and director of acclaimed films such as *House of Games* and *Things Change*, shares his perspective on directing in "On Directing Film." Based on classes he taught at Columbia University's film school, the book offers an overview of the filmmaking process. It examines every stage—from script to cutting room—highlighting the director’s tasks, the goal of communicating a story that engages the audience, and how to create a narrative that feels both surprising and inevitable. The book is suitable for students, filmmaking professionals, or anyone interested in the craft of film direction.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art

Authors: David Mamet

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