motion picture producers and directors

"Z's thrilled to be going on the road to help her mom film a documentary. She might even get to interview her vlogging idol, Winter Costello, at VidCon! Eager to share her summer adventure with her friends and vlog fans, Z keeps her phone and camera at the ready. But she finds that working on a real film set takes more focus than she expected. When her love of connecting online threatens to ruin her chances of connecting with her idol and fans in real life, Z faces the ultimate test: Can she survive off-line and learn to live in the moment?"--Back cover.

American teenager Zuriel Oduwole tries to live by the quote: "If your dreams don't scare you, then they're not big enough." A filmmaker, public speaker, and writer, Zuriel has interviewed dozens of world leaders and pushed them to promote the education of girls around the world. Founder of the Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up organization, Zuriel teaches citizen filmmaking to kids around the world, speaks out on gender equality at major world forums, and makes world leaders accountable for supporting girls' education initiatives.

"Sam's father runs an antique store specializing in bizarre and unique collectibles, so buying the desk of a deceased horror movie director, and finding an old videotape labeled 'The Gaunt Man, Only Copy Do Not Watch' is not a surprise--but when Sam and his friends do watch the tape, they are horrified to realize they have released the Gaunt Man into the world"--Publisher.

"Blind filmmaker Prestin Craft investigates the case of the missing movie reel"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and career of director George Lucas, from his early days as a cinematography student to his Hollywood internship and eventual blockbuster success.

Profiles the film "High Noon," which waswritten and produ ced at the height of the Hollywood blacklist.

Comedian Whitney Cummings reflects on her life , career, and a few regrettable blunders along the way.

A biography of Orson Welles, chronicling his early life growing up in the Midwest as the son of an alcoholic industrialist and a radical suffragist and classical musician, and the early years of his career, including his marriage and affairs, his influential friendships, and his artistic collaborations.

An account of the making of Orson Welles' last film, "The Other Side of the Wind," which was planned to shoot over the summer of 1970, but took twelve years and remains unreleased and largely unseen.

Screenwriter, director, actor, animator, and comedian Terry Gilliam reflects on his life, from his childhood in Minnesota to his work with the Monty Python comedy troupe. Includes artwork and photographs by Gilliam.