THE SEMINAL GUIDE TO MOVIE-MAKING FROM A TOP STUDIO PROFESSIONAL Robert DeNiro, James Franco, Sydney Pollack, Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand, Mia Farrow, Woody Allen ? after nearly three decades of making movies, Tom Reilly has worked with them all. The Big Picture gives would-be and wannabe filmmakers a behind-the-scenes look at how major studio movies are made, with choice industry information that no film school teacher or journalist can provide. The book is made up of fifty short essays, written in a pithy, highly readable tone, and includes a number of fascinating stories from working behind the camera with Woody Allen and others. The Big Picture is a must-have book for any aspiring filmmaker who wants to know the secrets of the pros, or for movie buffs who want to know what really happens on the sets of their favourite films. AUTHOR A veteran of more than forty films, Tom Reilly has worked with Woody Allen on classics such as Husbands Wives, Bullets Over Broadway, Hannah iHer Sisters, and Zelig. He has also been Assistant Director on major motion pictures such as Big and Glengarry Glen Ross. REVIEWS ??Full of wisdom, insight, and practical filmmaking experience. It's really what goes on day to day in the trenches. Where was this book when I was starting out?? WOODY ALLEN ?This is the best book on the nuts and bolts?and art?of filmmaking I've read. Tom Reilly is a consummate pro. His insightful, practical instruction and explanation will rivet anyone who cares about movies ? If this were a movie, I'd say: See it twice.?? ERIC LAX SALES ?Great quotes from a host of Hollywood professionals ?Author interviews in film magazines and on radio; widespread review coverage ?A must-buy for students on film-making courses
