What They Didn’t Teach You in Film School

What you actually need to know to succeed in the film industry.
Packed with practical, hard-working tips and advice, this book is a no-nonsense guide on how to get the best out of your film-school education, how to navigate some of the most frustrating moments in an artist's life, and how to keep the inspiration going as you battle your way through the indie filmmaking world. With a fresh design and a grounded, practical approach, this is the crucial companion that will make you, and your work, stand out.

Miguel Parga has been in the industry for 25 years. As a news producer for ABC, he won an Emmy, a DuPont Award, and a Peabody Award. He’s created advertisements for Pepsi, Canon, Fisher Price, Bud Light, and Verizon. As a writer in Los Angeles, he’s worked on over 20 feature-length scripts. And since 2007, he’s been teaching acting, directing, writing, and editing at the New York Film Academy.