Hello to all the filmmakers out there. I have a great book to recommend to anyone interested in any aspect of the film industry. The book is called, "Creative Filmmaking From the Inside Out." Official web site -
creativefilmmaking.com

For Creative Filmmaking From the Inside Out, three professors at the renowned University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television interviewed fifteen outstanding filmmakers, then distilled those insights into the “Five I’s” of creativity.

Introspection - Uncover your unique creative voice
Inquiry - Work from real-life observations and experience
Intuition - Draw on your nonconscious wells of creativity
Interaction - Strengthen your creative collaborations
Impact - Communicate at the deepest level with your audience

This comprehensive approach provides practical exercises that will enrich and transform your work, whether you are looking for a story idea, lighting a set, editing a scene or selecting a music cue.

The participating filmmakers have collectively won or been nominated for 39 Oscars and 27 Emmys.

As we all know the most important part of any movie is the story, without the story we have nothing. I've noticed that some films have some great work and acting but no story what so ever. So a recommended read... Story by Robert McKee.

What I believe in isn't scary, it's what I don't believe in that is.