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The Encyclopedia of American Independent Filmmaking
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Vincent LoBrutto
Book Code: GR0199
ISBN: 0-313-30199-9
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30199-5
540 pages, photos
Greenwood Press
Publication: 12/30/2002
List Price: $91.95 (UK Sterling Price: £51.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: Reviews:
  • An essential guide for all film collections.
    —Library Journal     May 15, 2003
  • LoBrutto's work will prove valuable to anyone interested in independent and avant-garde cinema....Recommended. General and academic collections.
    —Choice     September 2003
  • [P]rovides insightful observations about a vast field that spans the history of film ... a welcome addition to the handful of books that survey the field ... It is definitely a worthwhile addition to university, college, and public libraries. For those interested individuals who can afford a copy of their own, it will be eminently useful as a reference book.
    —Journal of American Studies     2005
  • This excellent introduction to a burgeoning industry is recommended for both academic and public libraries.
    —Gale     August 2003
  • The Encyclopedia Of American Independent Filmmaking is an excellent scholarly resource and a definitive professional reference recommended for anyone interested in making independent films as a career, or simply viewing them as a personal hobby.
    —The Bookwatch     August 2003
  • Recommended to supplement collections with heavy film content.
    —Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin     September 15, 2003
Description: Independent filmmaking is often regarded as a relatively recent phenomenon, yet the so-called movement has actually existed as long as movies themselves. In this indispensable single-volume reference work, LoBrutto surveys the subject from cinema's inception through the 21st century, with alphabetical entries discussing:
  • Filmmakers
  • Significant films
  • Genres
  • Critical views
  • Industry information
  • Working methods
  • And more Written in an accessible style and including biographical, critical, factual, and bibliographical information, this remarkable source encompasses films and filmmakers operating independently from the studio system in concept, financing, production, and distribution. Such a broad interpretation of independent filmmaking separates it from that of commercial Hollywood, a conglomerate existing to create product rather than support personal artistic vision. Many of the entries' subjects have rarely been investigated and studied--yet knowledge of independent filmmaking is vital to any understanding the cinematic medium, making this an essential book for any library's film shelves.
    • Table of Contents:
    • Introduction
    • Alphabetical Entries
    • Appendices
    • Bibliography
    • Index
    LC Card Number: 2002023542
    LCC Class: PN1993
    Dewey Class: 791
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