Despite the increasing popularity of academic filmmaking programs in the United States, some of contemporary America's most exciting film directors have emerged from the theater world. Directors: From Stage to Screen and Back Again features a series of interviews with directors who did just that, transitioning from work on stage productions to work in television and on full-length features. Taken together, these interviews demonstrate the myriad ways in which a theater background can engender innovative and stimulating work in film. As unique and idiosyncratic as the personalities they feature, the directors' conversations with Susan Lehman range over a vast field of topics. Each one traces its subject's personal artistic journey and explores how he or she handled the challenge of moving from stage to screen. Combined with a foreword by Emmy award-winning screenwriter Steve Brown, the directors' collective knowledge and experience will be invaluable to scholars, aspiring filmmakers, theater aficionados, and film enthusiasts.

About the Author

Susan Beth Lehman, a former actor, director, and screenwriter, is assistant professor of TV and film at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.

Reviews

'Informative and entertaining'

-- Flickering Myth, Trevor Hogg

'An inspirational read for every director and every lover of the dramatic arts. The "conversations" give an indispensable insight into the minds of some of the great directors of our time. I learned things that I can't wait to apply to my craft.'

-- Sal Romeo, artistic director of Friends and Artists Studio

'A superb introduction to some of the top directors of our time. Susan Lehman's book is a collection of truly engaging dialogues with twelve of today's most successful directors from stage and screen.'

-- Guy Gunderson, Emmy award-winning editor

'An enjoyable read for film and theater fans and should be required reading for students. I thoroughly enjoyed it.'

-- Richard Ruggiero Ed.D, Professor Emeritus, California State University at Northridge

'A must for every actor - to hear and learn first hand from a spectacular group of directors sharing their approach to working on and off set, shattering all misconceptions and empowering actors as to what to really expect when the Big Break comes!'

-- John Kirby, premier Hollywood acting coach



Book Information
ISBN 9781841504902
Author Susan Beth Lehman
Format Paperback
Page Count 177
Imprint Intellect Books
Publisher Intellect Books
Weight(grams) 340g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm * 11mm