Independent Ed
What I learned from My Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life
$43.33
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
4 January 2016
Summary
Acclaimed independent filmmaker Ed Burns shares the story of his remarkable career and offers a candid, instructive account of the ins-and-outs of making great movies without the backing of Hollywood.Acclaimed independent filmmaker Ed Burns shares the story of his remarkable career and offers a candid, instructive account of the ins-and-outs of making great movies without the backing of Hollywood.As the second of three children from a working-class Long Island family, Ed Burns thought a caree…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781592409334 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1592409334 |
| Author: | Edward Burns |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Gotham Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 4 January 2016 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 137mm |
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“Every young, hungry, creative person should view this as a textbook…. It’s a how-to.” –Matt
“Every young, hungry, creative person should view this as a textbook…. It’s a how-to.” —Matt Lauer, Today “‘Independent Ed’ is Burns’ inspirational speech to filmmakers wondering how to begin, or how to keep going.” – Newsday “Mr. Burns’ charm stems largely from his ability to play the nice, real guy – the sort of guy who, despite landing roles in Hollywood films like “Saving Private Ryan,” gets excited when Al Pacino says hi to him in a restaurant.” –The Wall Street Journal, Weekend Journal “Independent Ed… doubles as a handbook for aspiring filmmakers who need to stay afloat in an ever-mutating business.” – Metro New York “[Ed Burns] prides himself on his ability to pitch, making it ‘feel like I was telling a story while sitting at the bar with a beer in my hand.’ Fortunately, that’s also the easy tone of his memoir, which focuses on his hardscrabble moviemaking career after his initial brush with success 20 years ago.” – Entertainment Weekly “His book is an attempt to dispel some of the myth surrounding filmmaking, and to explain it’s like any other craft. A unique voice, thick skin, and a deep love of the work are required … and while he makes clear they don’t by themselves ensure success, he’s used them to find his own fulfillment and to help keep the self-doubt that confronts any artist at bay.” – The Week “Chronicling the struggles and the long hours as well as the heady moments when months of planning and writing come to fruition, Independent Ed is a must-read for movie fans, film students, and everyone who loves a gripping tale about what it takes to forge your own path in work and life.” – Red Carpet Crash
About The Author
Edward Burns
Ed Burns was born in Woodside, Queens, and raised on Long Island. While in college in New York City, Burns switched his focus from English to filmmaking before quickly moving on to make The Brothers McMullen, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He has acted in 31 films and written, produced, and/or directed 13 others. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.
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