Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005
A generation of screenwriters has used Syd Field’s bestselling books to ignite successful careers in film. Now the celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author has updated his classi…
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