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New TitlesSale!Do the Right Thing: Five Screenplays that Embrace Diversityby: Karla Rae Fuller $26.95$20.21Sale!Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds: A Writer’s Guideby: Margaret Kerrison $29.95$22.46Sale!The Defining Moment: How Writers and Actors Build Charactersby: Christopher Riley, Kathy Riley, $26.95$20.21Sale!Transitions: A Director’s Journey and Motivational Handbookby: Pete Chatmon $29.95$22.46Sale!A Sense of Dread: Getting Under the Skin of Horror Screenwritingby: Neal Marshall Stevens $26.95$20.21Sale!The Total FilmMakerby: Jerry Lewis $29.95$22.46Sale!Directing Great Television: Inside TV’s New Golden Ageby: Dan Attias $29.95$22.46Sale!Editing for Directors: A Guide for Creative Collaborationby: Gael Chandler $29.95$22.46
New Titles( 40 )Screenwriting( 52 )Directing / Visualization( 23 )Production / Sound / Editing( 21 )Films( 7 )New Media( 4 )Must Read Classics( 8 )Financing / Marketing / Pitching( 5 )General Filmmaking( 17 )Acting( 3 )Must Read ClassicsThe Writer’s Journey – 25th Anniversary Edition: Mythic Structure for Writers by: Christopher Vogler $22.46Shoot Like Tarantino: The Visual Secrets of Dangerous Storytelling by: Christopher Kenworthy $13.95Master Shots Vol 3: The Director’s Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie by: Christopher Kenworthy $24.71Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie, Vol. 1 (2nd Edition) by: Christopher Kenworthy $24.71Master Shots, Vol. 2: 100 Ways to Shoot Great Dialogue Scenes by: Christopher Kenworthy $24.71"Michael has been dedicated to furthering the art and science of film making for over four decades. If you have a chance to be involved in a project or to consult with Michael, take it! "P. LaBarberaCreative Director"Working with Michael and Ken has been one of the most impactful events of my life. One of the best businesses I have ever been associated with and two of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. "Blake Synderauthor of Save the Cat"I've read many MWP books, and haven't found a clinker among them. Since the bewildering field of film slides between craft and art, a new or experienced filmmaker needs some maps. Michael Wiese's books are road signs."Mary J. SchirmerAbsolutewrite.com"Michael was a very creative and enthusiastic VP at Vestron. His shows were cutting edge and very successful. His staff regarded him with the utmost respect and he was a pleasure to work with."Denise FarleyCreative director, Vestron"The first step in the difficult journey of film-making and screenwriting is knowledge of the craft and industry. The books from MWP will start you in the right direction and serve as reliable reference points on your path to success."Shelly MellottScript Magazine"Michael is a top quality film and video professional, equally expert in tapping new trends in the fast evolving marketplace and in connecting effectively with the consumer. "Nora RyanSVP, Marketing, Showtime Networks"MWP Books allows you, the reader, to explore the various aspects of the Entertainment Industry. From screenwriting, to budgeting, to directing and production management, the Michael Wiese books should be your guide."Chris RobertsonHollywood Writers Block"Michael accommodated the needs of many different departments within Showtime leveraging the interstitial programming as an asset. His creative and managerial insights were impressive and he was held in high regard."Jerilyn KesselDirector Program Research, Showtime Networks"Whether it is making movies or writing books, Michael's extraordinary creativity and desire to teach emerges. It has always been a pleasure professionally and personally to work with him."Janice WhiffenNational Sales Director, Vestron Video"Michael Wiese is one of those rare breed of seminar providers: He's a practitioner as well. With hours and hours of incredibly useful antidotes and insider tips, Michael left us all breathless and inspired."Elliot GroveFounder and Director of Raindance, LondonNEWSLETTEREnjoy discounts on books, events, and receive special product announcements2018 CatalogTo download and view our 2018 catalog (2.3 MB pdf), click the image above. To receive this catalog in the mail, please send a request to: mwpsales@mwp.com
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