Independent filmmaking: In his book “Lessons from Set” (published in December 2018), the award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and studio executive Usher Morgan recapitulates and translates his own experiences with his first feature film “Pickings” (March 2018) and its theatrical release via AMC Independent. We’ve taken a deep-dive and asked ourselves: What can we learn as filmmakers? “Lessons from the Set” (2018) Book Cover by User Morgan “Lessons from the Set – A DIY Guide To your First Feature Film From Script to Theaters” by Usher Morgan Covering the entire value chain of film production, from the first screenwriting ideas, themes and fundamental principles, through the essentials of funding, extensive explanations on proceedings in pre-production (including checklists), to production, post-production and distribution, he seeks to present insightful, creative and detailed descriptions with helpful advice as he goes along. Teaming up with the encouraged reader through a sometimes colloquial, equally conversational style on a multilayered journey, Morgan creates visually appealing experiences. He is following along with a stringent narrative and includes thought-provoking and sometimes unexpected ideas. Usher Morgan portrait with a pose that apparently can’t be avoided Writing Style Morgan will most probably reach a broad audience, even from their mid-teenage years onwards through his conversational, easy-to-read, and comprehensible style of writing. His approach could comfortably be described as matter-of-factly, it’s explanatory to the readership in a straight and blunt way. He introduces the Do’s and Don’ts of the film business as he has encountered them, on his way, creating his first successful...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 26 July, 2019