Mark Travis

I pretty much owe my career to the guidance of director Mark W. Travis, so I'm happy to recommend his latest book for film directors. In it, he provides what he calls "tricks" (but what are really just psychologically effective methods of persuasion) which will ease the process between a director and the writers and actors with whom he collaborates. In addition to the methods, there are wonderful interviews with major film directors such as Mark Rydell and John Badham discussing the usage of these methods. For directors (and for writers and actors as well), this is a remarkable and valuable tool.… (altro)