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Development Girl : The Hollywood Virgin's Guide to Making It in the Movie Business
Development Girl The Hollywood Virgin's Guide to Making It in the Movie Business
Author: Hadley Davis
Read bestselling books for a living. Watch films for money. Go to see Broadway plays for work. Socialize at premiere parties for pay. I am a movie "development girl," and, believe it or not, this is my job description. Do you think my career sounds fabulous and fun? Well, you aren't alone-- — Countless people dream of a career in the movies. D...  more » is industry insider Hadley Davis's indispensable guide to making that dream a reality.

Starting with a crash course on the ins and outs of the movie business (What really goes on in a production company? How does a project evolve from script to finished film?) and moving on to topics ranging from entry-level positions and interview tactics to sex and fashion, Hadley reveals how to become a film executive on the rise.

Funny, honest, and full of juicy behind-the-scenes tales, Development Girl is essential reading for anyone who wants to make it in the movie business.

Includes advice from

Barry Josephson, Producer, Sonnenfeld/Josephson

Ruth Vitale, Co-President, Paramount Classics

Carla Hacken, Senior Vice President, Fox 2000

Jack Lechner, Senior Vice President, Miramax Films

Other industry luminaries
ISBN-13: 9780385494311
ISBN-10: 0385494319
Publication Date: 5/4/1999
Pages: 224
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Publisher: Main Street Books
Book Type: Paperback
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