Independent Ed - What I learned from My Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life (Paperback)

Acclaimed independent filmmaker Ed Burns shares the story of his remarkable career and offers a candid, instructive account of the ins-and-outs of making great movies without the backing of Hollywood. As the second of three children from a working-class Long Island family, Ed Burns thought a career in filmmaking was a pipe dream. When his first film, "The Brothers McMullen," won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, he proved himself to be one of the most distinctive and tenacious filmmakers of our time. Since then he has gone on to star in major Hollywood films while remaining dedicated to his true passion: making small films that he believes in. Sharing the lengths he's gone to in order to write, direct, cast, produce, shoot, and edit films on a shoestring budget, Burns uses stories from his life and career to illustrate what it takes to make it as an indie filmmaker. His extreme focus and drive prove that passion and hard work can pay off, and he urges students and aspiring filmmakers to embrace and learn from their failures and continue to pursue their goals. A gripping, inspirational story about forging your own path, "Independent Ed" is a must-read for casual movie fans, serious film students, and any creative person searching for a bit of inspiration.

General

Imprint:	Gotham Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2015
Authors:	Edward Burns
Dimensions:	208 x 137 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	260
ISBN-13:	978-1-59240-933-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre
LSN:	1-59240-933-4
Barcode:	9781592409334

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