Shooting to Kill

by Christine Vachon

On Sale: 09/01/1998

Shooting to Kill

by Christine Vachon

On Sale: 09/01/1998

Format:

About the Book

Complete with behind-the-scenes diary entries from the set of Vachon's best-known fillms, Shooting to Kill offers all the satisfaction of an intimate memoir from the frontlines of independent filmmakins, from one of its most successful agent provocateurs -- and survivors. Hailed by the New York Times as the "godmother to the politically committed film" and by Interview as a true "auteur producer," Christine Vachon has made her name with such bold, controversial, and commercially successful films as "Poison," "Swoon," Kids," "Safe," "I Shot Andy Warhol," and "Velvet Goldmine."Over the last decade, she has become a driving force behind the most daring and strikingly original independent filmmakers-from Todd Haynes to Tom Kalin and Mary Harron-and helped put them on the map.

So what do producers do? "What don't they do?" she responds. In this savagely witty and straight-shooting guide, Vachon reveals trheguts of the filmmaking process--rom developing a script, nurturing a director's vision, getting financed, and drafting talent to holding hands, stoking egos, stretching every resource to the limit and pushing that limit. Along the way, she offers shrewd practical insights and troubleshooting tips on handling everything from hysterical actors and disgruntled teamsters to obtuse marketing executives.

Complete with behind-the-scenes diary entries from the sets of Vachon's best-known films, Shooting To Kill offers all the satisfactions of an intimate memoir from the frontlines of independent filmmaking, from one of its most successful agent provocateurs-and survivors.

Resources

Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780380798544
  • ISBN 10: 0380798549
  • Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
  • On Sale: 09/01/1998
  • Pages: 352
  • List Price:23.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : ART / Film & Video
  • BISAC2 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism
  • BISAC3 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • BISAC4 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Horror
  • BISAC5 : PERFORMING ARTS: Film / Genres / General
  • BISAC6 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / Direction & Production

Shooting to Kill by Christine Vachon

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the web site's home page.

Other Booksellers

The broadest selection of online bookstores. The links will take you to the Web site's home page.

SELECT:

Specialty Booksellers

Interest-specific online venues and gift accounts that offer books for purchase. The links will take you to the store’s home page.

International Customers

If you are located outside Canada, the best way to order online is to choose from the following bookstores listed by region and country.