Audiobooks narrated by John Gaspard

More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel!: (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)

Unlock Your Novel's Full Potential with More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! John Gaspard's 'More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)' is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of the art of storytelling with inspiration from the world of film. Gaspard presents 23 power-packed principles that will revolutionize your approach to writing. Just as a film director uses a camera to capture the most captivating scenes, Gaspard teaches you to wield your pen to craft striking narratives and unforgettable characters. This accessible guide allows you to jump to topics that spark your interest, with each chapter concluding with thought-provoking questions and a curated viewing list, engaging your mind and stoking your creative fires. Gaspard’s approach is grounded in his comprehensive understanding of storytelling and is shaped by his vast experience in both novel-writing and filmmaking. 'More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel!' is not just a book— it's an immersive masterclass, a transformative journey that will empower and enlighten you, helping you shape your experiences, ideas, and passion into a captivating narrative. As you turn its pages, you'll discover how to harness your narrative voice, master the craft of dialogue, and weave plots that will leave your readers wanting more. Get ready to take your novel-writing journey to the next level!

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

Audiobook

Fast, Cheap & Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time

Dying to make a feature? Learn from the pros! 'We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control.' — Roger Corman, Producer ★★★★★ It’s like taking a Master Class in moviemaking…all in one book! - Jonathan Demme: The value of cameos - John Sayles: Writing to your resources - Peter Bogdanovich: Long, continuous takes - John Cassavetes: Re-Shoots - Steven Soderbergh: Rehearsals - George Romero: Casting - Kevin Smith: Skipping film school - Jon Favreau: Creating an emotional connection - Richard Linklater: Poverty breeds creativity - David Lynch: Kill your darlings - Ron Howard: Pre-production planning - John Carpenter: Going low-tech - Robert Rodriguez: Sound thinking And more! Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. Learn the lessons from such classics as Clerks, Night of the Living Dead, Swingers, Open Water, El Mariachi, Slacker, sex, lies and videotape, The Blair Witch Project, Eraserhead, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Dark Star, Return of the Secaucus Seven, The Little Shop of Horrors, Caged Heat and Targets. Are you dying to make a movie? This is the one book that can help you make it a reality. Grab it now! ★★★★★

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

Audiobook

Box Set: Fast, Cheap and Under Control ... and ... Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Two Classic Fil

Two classic filmmaking books in one box set: 'Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time' Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. 'Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies' Hollywood's top screenwriters look back at their early low-budget efforts and provide valuable tips, tricks, and advice on how to create a solid screenplay for a low-budget movie. Includes in-depth interviews with: Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion), Whit Stillman (Metropolitan), Richard Glatzer (Grief), Henry Jaglom (Venice/Venice), Dan Futterman (Capote), John McNaughton (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Coleman Hough (Bubble), Rebecca Miller (Personal Velocity), Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), Joan Micklin Silver (Hester Street), Ali Selim (Sweet Land), Stephen Belber (Tape), Eric Bogosian (subUrbia), George Romero (Martin), Bob Clark (Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things), Roger Nygard (Suckers), Alex Cox (Repo Man), Amy Holden Jones (Love Letters), Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count On Me), Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger), LM Kit Carson (Paris, Texas), Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou), and Miranda July (Me and You and Everyone We Know). 'We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control.' — Roger Corman, Producer, New Horizons 'This terrific little book explains how to make every penny count on the often arduous journey from script to screen.' — John Carpenter, Director, Halloween, Starman, Escape from New York

John Gaspard (Author), Andy Moratnz, Ash Steel, Chris Clyne, Jim Cunningham, John Gaspard, Josh Wallace, Lauren Gobes, Margaret Mikkelson, Nathan Taber (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist's Guide To Learning From Movies

Take your novel to the next level. Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing. It will help you: • Craft unforgettable characters • Write compelling scenes • Hide exposition • Structure powerful endings With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing. Craft your next novel and become a better writer with The Popcorn Principles. (Popcorn not included.) Includes interviews and tips from Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Steven Soderbergh, George Romero, Bob Odenkirk, Stuart Gordon, Miranda July, Academy-Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, editor Carol Littleton ('The Big Chill'), Dan O'Bannon ('Alien'), Tom DiCillo ('Living in Oblivion), Academy-Award nominees Whit Stillman ('Metropolitan') and Dan Futterman ('Capote'), and Alex Cox ('Repo Man').

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

Audiobook

Tell Them It's A Dream Sequence: And Other Smart Advice from Top Filmmakers

Is it your dream to make feature films? Get advice on how to do that by some of the best in the business! It’s like going to film school without ever leaving home. Valuable Lessons on Making a Successful Feature Film. Includes great tips and ideas from: - Steven Soderbergh (“sex, lies & videotape”) - Roger Corman (“Little Shop of Horrors”) - Jon Favreau (“Swingers”) - Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”) - Kenneth Lonergan (“You Can Count on Me”) - Henry Jaglom (“Venice/Venice”) - Miranda July (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) - Bob Odenkirk (“Melvin Goes to Dinner”) - Dan O'Bannon (“Dark Star”) - Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) - Jonathan Lynn (“My Cousin Vinny”) - Carol Littleton (“The Big Chill”) - Dan Futterman (“Capote”) - Joan Micklin Silver (“Hester Street”) - Griffin Dunne (“Lisa Picard is Famous”) - Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”) - Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) - George Romero (“Martin”) - Tom Noonan (“What Happened Was…”) - Daniel Myrick (“The Blair Witch Project”) And many more! Topics covered include getting started, scripting, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

Audiobook

Audiobooks Narrated by John Gaspard