Pictures a typical screen writer and analyses his job. The writer, whether the script is adapted or original, is the starting point for a picture. During actual production the writer often advises actors and director on aspects of production. The film cites some writers who have directed or produced their own scripts and others who are not heads of production at major studios.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009516
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture authorship
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Production and direction
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Career education
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion picture industry - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)