{"product_id":"shooting-to-kill-9780380798544","title":"Shooting to Kill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete with behind-the-scenes diary entries from the set of Vachon's best-known films, \u003cem\u003eShooting to Kill\u003c\/em\u003e offers all the satisfaction of an intimate memoir from the frontlines of independent filmmaking, from one of its most successful agent provocateurs--and survivors. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, what do Hollywood producers actually do? \"What \u003cem\u003edon't \u003c\/em\u003ethey do?\" Vachon responds. In this savagely witty and straight-shooting guide, Vachon reveals the guts of the filmmaking process--from developing a script, nurturing a director's vision, getting financed, and drafting talent to holding hands, stroking egos, and stretching every resource to the limit. Along the way, she offers shrewd practical insights and troubleshooting tips on handling everything from hysterical actors and disgruntled teamsters to obtuse marketing executives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHailed by the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e as the \"godmother to the politically committed film\" and by \u003cem\u003eInterview \u003c\/em\u003eas a true \"auteur producer,\" Christine Vachon has made her name with such bold, controversial, and commercially successful films as \u003cem\u003ePoison\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSwoon\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKids\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSafe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eI Shot Andy Warhol\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eVelvet Goldmine\u003c\/em\u003e. Over the last decade, she has become a driving force behind the most daring and strikingly original independent filmmakers--from Todd Haynes to Tom Kalin and Mary Harron--and helped put them on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVachon, Christine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Christine Vachon has emerged over the last ten years as one of the key leaders of the New York independent film movement. She lives in New York City, where she heads her own company, Killer Films.","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655394038034,"sku":"9780380798544","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_818ae7ad-af13-4c33-809c-ebd2da37f72a.jpg?v=1733380398","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/shooting-to-kill-9780380798544","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}