Movie Speak: How to Talk Like You Belong on a Film Set

By: Tony Bill

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Synopsis: &“Movie Speak won&’t guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place.&” — Steven Spielberg &“Finally a book that celebrates the process—the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry—underneath every foot of celluloid.&” —Jodie Foster Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production. From why the Assistant Director calls &“wrap&” to the real reason Hollywood stars began wearing sunglasses, Movie Speak offers tricks of the trade learned over decades in Hollywood—to help you crack the code of the movie business.