a director's journey & motivational handbook Chatmon, Pete 1977- creator text biography cau 2022 monographic eng

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xx, 290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. "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"-- 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. by Pete Chatmon. n-us--- 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 PN 1992.4 C494t 2022 791.4502/33092 9781615933310 (paperback) 161593331X (paperback) 2021005466 LBSOR/DLC 210508 20230411090901.0 22057710 eng