Books with author Frederick Lerner

Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book!The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.Topics covered include: € Concept € Budget€ Finding equipment € Assembling a crew€ Casting€ Arranging for location€ Locating festivals and ancillary markets € Working with the unions€ Film vs. digital videoPlus:€ A list of film schools € Oscar-winning shorts and nominees€ A selection of short-film festivals€ Actual short-film budgets€ Sample scripts and shooting schedules € A helpful short-film glossary

Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book!The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.Topics covered include: € Concept € Budget€ Finding equipment € Assembling a crew€ Casting€ Arranging for location€ Locating festivals and ancillary markets € Working with the unions€ Film vs. digital videoPlus:€ A list of film schools € Oscar-winning shorts and nominees€ A selection of short-film festivals€ Actual short-film budgets€ Sample scripts and shooting schedules € A helpful short-film glossary

Backstreet Boys. 'N Sync. 98° Boy bands are back, and they're back with a vengeance! These talented young singers are tearin' up the pop charts -- and stealing the hearts of millions of fans -- with their infectious grooves and hot dance moves. Whether their songs have an Irish flair or a Motown influence, these guy groups have conquered America and the world! Industry insider Frederick Levy examines the whole boy band phenomenon, with an in-depth look at today's hottest music acts, including Backstreet Boys, 98°, 'N Sync, and many more. Featuring all-new interviews with your favorite groups, profiles of individual band members, a color photo insert, and tons of trivia, this book is a must-have for any true boy band fanatic!

A guidebook for child and teen actors and their parents on the UK and US TV and Film industries from top Hollywood talent manager Frederick Levy.• Training• The Tools (Headshots, CV)• The Players (Agents, Managers)• Audi tions• Booking the Job• Working on set• Publicity• Child Labor Laws• Education• Parents in the Biz• Building a CareerFilled with anecdotes about working in the business, the book is an entertaining and informative read, offering firm, practical advice not just from the author but also from other actors, acting coaches, agents and casting directors from both sides of the Atlantic.

Five thousand years ago, the Sumerian people created writing and established libraries to preserve the prayers, hymns and documents necessary for progress both in religion and commerce. Ever since, libraries have reflected and shaped the societies that created them by preserving the thoughts and actions of their ancestral cultures, and transmitting them through time. A librarian for more than 30 years, Fred Lerner has based this volume on "The Story of Libraries" (Continuum, 1998). More concise, and with twice as many illustrations, it should appeal to secondary school students, as well as to older readers, who want an international history of book collection, from the invention of writing to the computer age.

A guidebook for child and teen actors pursuing a career on screen (and for their parents) from top Hollywood manager Frederick Levy. With a potent mix of authority and encouragement, Levy’s advice covers both the US and UK markets and touches on everything from auditions and headshots to child labor laws. An invaluable resource for young actors, Children on Screen also includes contributions from actors, acting coaches, agents and casting directors.

Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. One minute Eddie was there, and the next he was gone. Seventeen-year-old Tay McKenzie is a cute and mysterious boy that Elsie meets in her favorite boathouse hangout. When Tay introduces Elsie to the world of freediving, she vows to find the answers she seeks at the bottom of the sea.