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The era of the American silent feature film lasted from 1912 until 1929. During that time, filmmakers established the language of cinema, and the motion pictures they created reached a height of artistic sophistication. These films, with their recognizable stars and high production values, spread American culture around the world. Silent feature films disappeared from sight soon after the coming of sound, and many vanished from existence. This report focuses on those titles that have managed to survive to the present day and represents the first comprehensive survey of the survival of American silent feature films. The American Film Institute Catalog of Feature Films documents 10,919 silent feature films of American origin released through 1930. Treasures from the Film Archives, published by the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), is the primary source of information regarding silent film survival in the archival community. The FIAF information has been enhanced by information from corporations, libraries, and private collectors. We have good documentation on what American silent feature films were produced and released. This study quantifies the "what," "where," and "why" of their survival. The survey was designed to answer five questions:

238-page narrative on screenwriting composed from two years of discussions with over 30 contributors in a 'private office' hosted by Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope.com virtual studio. Distinctive format offers practical advice along with recognition of unique problems facing writers. An indispensable resource for professional motion picture writers, intermediate and advanced students of screenwriting, film school instructors, producers, and rewrite consultants. The book focuses on five vital components of screenplay art: writing as a career and workplace experience, audience-protagonist bonding, scene cards, story development, and marketing to indie producers. Screenplay Form and Structure provides fresh ideas and genuine dialogue about how stories work and why some are universally hailed as film classics. This tightly edited volume contains dozens of clear, practical tutorials. Subject Index cites 45 classic and recent movies, academic research, and probing Q&A by industry-savvy workshop participants. Many of the participants are working pros, others just starting out, with a few novelists and academics thrown in for spice. "A necessary addition to any screenwriting library, covers all the stuff that the others don't and does it in a witty, conversational style that's great fun to read." - Richard Krevolin, Writer/Director "Unique discussion format makes for an original read... A worthwhile read for serious screenwriting students." - Angela Guess, LA Screenwriter Blog

Over 100 years ago, Western-Europeans invented cinema technology along with its visual aesthetics, production techniques, and rules of filmmaking: the Universal Way of filmmaking. Are there other Ways that make more sense to the experiences and perceptions of other cultures? More and more filmmakers worldwide say yes. Even Western-Europeans seek new Ways to see outside the century-old box of the movie screen. This book is for both novice and seasoned film and video makers (students and professionals) who are searching for a more powerful and sensible Way of making movies. They need a Way with personal and cultural relevance and meaning. At its core, this book is about creating these alternative filmmaking Ways. This book does not presume to tell anyone what his or her particular cultural Way of film is (although many examples are offered). What it does provide are insights and strategies for self-discovering a Way. Specific production methods and techniques are detailed that can be used to shape a new Way. Additionally, the history, theory, and science behind these practical production strategies is reviewed. This book is an eye-opener for those seeking alternatives to conventional media industry methods and who want to innovate their own unique, artistic Way. To make film and video in new Ways, in natural Ways, in Ways that are often hidden...that is the mission of this book.