How a Book Becomes a Movie
Participants spoke about the rewards and challenges of making a film from the test of a book. Among the issues they addressed were the colla… read more
Participants spoke about the rewards and challenges of making a film from the test of a book. Among the issues they addressed were the collaborative process, the pressures of the film making industry, and the types of material that lends itself to film. After their remarks they answered questions from the audience. close
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Bo Goldman Screenwriter
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Millard Kaufman Author
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Lynda Obst Producer
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Michael Tolkin Author
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