{"product_id":"screenwriting-for-a-global-market-selling-your-scripts-from-hollywood-to-hong-kong-paperback","title":"Screenwriting for a Global Market: Selling Your Scripts from Hollywood to Hong Kong - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Horton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBernard Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCinema is a truly global phenomenon and screenwriters who limit their ambitions to Hollywood can unnecessarily limit their careers. This book, loaded with information on every page, provides the practical know-how for breaking into the global marketplace. It is the first book to offer specific advice on writing for screens large and small, around the world from Hollywood to New Zealand, from Europe to Russia, and for alternative American markets including Native American, regional, and experimental. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book provides valuable insider information, such as\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e * Twenty-five percent of German television is written by Hollywood writers. Screenwriters just need to know how to reach that market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Many countries, including those in the European Union, have script development money available-to both foreign and local talent--from government-sponsored film funds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The Web's influence on the film industry has been profound, and here you can find out how to network through the Web. The book also lists the key Web addresses for writers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAndrew Horton, author of two acclaimed books on screenwriting, includes personal essays by accomplished screenwriters from around the world and offers insightful case studies of several films and television scripts, among them \u003ci\u003eMy Big Fat Greek Wedding; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Sopranos. \u003c\/i\u003eFull of endless enthusiasm for great films and great scripts, this book will be an essential resource for both aspiring writers and accomplished writers hoping to expand their horizons, improve their skills, and increase their chances for success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes an interview with Terry Gilliam and contributions from Bernard Gordon, writer for \u003ci\u003eThe Day of the Triffids \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Thin Red Line; \u003c\/i\u003eLew Hunter, Chair of Screenwriting at UCLA; Karen Hall, writer\/producer for \u003ci\u003eJudging Amy \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eM*A*S*H; \u003c\/i\u003eand other screenwriters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHorton offers a unique and most welcome perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's screenwriters. The result -a rich mixture of memoir, analysis, contributing articles from a global array of writers, and recipes (!) -is both informative and inspiring.--Herschel Weingrod, Screenwriter \u003ci\u003e(Trading Places, Twins, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Kindergarten Cop)\u003c\/i\u003e and producer \u003ci\u003e(Falling Down).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Andy Horton has traveled more widely than any mortal in search of that elusive species, the perfect screenplay. He has lived not only to tell the tale but to entertain, delight and educate all who read him. Travel, inside and out, and you might find a tale of your own. But first, read Horton!\"--Gareth Jones, Writer, Director \u003ci\u003e(Shalom Salaam, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Trial of Klaus Barbie)\u003c\/i\u003e, Producer, Script Analyst\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAndrew Horton\u003c\/b\u003e is the Jeanne H. Smith Professor of Film and Video Studies at the University of Oklahoma. His many books include \u003ci\u003eLaughing Out Loud: Writing the Comedy-Centered Screenplay \u003c\/i\u003e(California, 2000), \u003ci\u003eWriting the Character-Centered Screenplay \u003c\/i\u003e(second edition, California, 2000). He is an award-winning screenwriter who has written for American, Greek, New Zealand, Russian, Hungarian, and Norwegian productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 227\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.62 x 8.82 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45829120590021,"sku":"9780520240216","price":62.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/dXXdJ5ngy_9780520240216.webp?v=1771183110","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/screenwriting-for-a-global-market-selling-your-scripts-from-hollywood-to-hong-kong-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}