Chatmon, Pete, 1977-

Transitions : a director's journey & motivational handbook / A director's journey and motivational handbook by Pete Chatmon. - xx, 290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

The early years -- NYU Film School -- The real world aka the school of hard knocks -- "Who's got $520,000? Anyone...anyone?" -- "Premium" -- the making of my first feature film -- Bills to pay: 12 years of employment at NYU -- "Premium" -- the road to distribution -- "761st" and Tribeca all access -- A production company, podcast, and a monthly event -- "BlackCard" -- the psychological pivot -- Episodic television director development programs -- Securing representation -- The road to my first episode -- Reflections and next steps.

"Becoming a Director is not just about making a film, webseries, commercial, or music video. If that were the case, with today's access to equipment and free distribution, there'd be thousands more working professionals. Turning your passion into a profession requires the ability to make transitions, at the exact moment a pivot is needed, with creativity and precision. Chatmon's book helps Directors carve out a career with targeted anecdotes, worksheets, and other resources, all of which fall into three designated categories: How-To, Self-Help, and Inspiration"--

9781615933310 (paperback) 161593331X (paperback)

2021005466


Chatmon, Pete, 1977-


Television producers and directors--United States--Biography.
African American television producers and directors--Biography.
Productores y directores de televisión --Estados Unidos--Biografía
Television--Production and direction--Vocational guidance.
Televisión --Producción y dirección

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