Behind the Screens

A whimsical illustrative poetry book on all aspects of filmmaking - for the whole family to enjoy!

Written & Illustrated by Jennica Schwartzman

AVAILABLE JANUARY 2024

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Peek BEHIND THE SCREENS of movie-making mystery,

This book is for YOU, it’s your skeleton key!

Open the door to your curiosity,

Rousing conversation for the whole family!

 

To filmmakers, loved-ones, artists, engineers: 

Vivid verses, delightful doodles, to be enjoyed for many years.

Written to the novice, just learning the trade, 

With a nod to the experienced on a light-read crusade. 

 

Elements of film from idea to release,

Excerpt from this gift or shelf centerpiece:

 

“Stories shape our world, teach us how to love others.
Made by risk-taker sisters and dream-maker brothers.
Their impact far reaching, from sea to shining sea.
Moments memorable, meaningful, or sometimes silly.

Whether full length, a series, commercials, or shorts.
We sob through their pain, laugh at their retorts.
We are moved beyond measure, perhaps WE even grow?
How do they do it?! Would you like to know?”

 

For more, read below,

Learn WHO runs the show-

 

Jennica Schwartzman brings YOU as her guest
Traversing through lyric, a quixotical quest.

Discover the process, peek behind-the-scenes,
‘Script to Screen’ deets for adults, kids, or teens.

 

BEHIND THE SCREENS of Hollywood,

Are thousands of jobs, some misunderstood.

 

Perfect for budding or seasoned directors
who crave insights and powerful lectures.
This excerpt digs into camera and writing,

Addressing the edit, what makes it exciting:

“WRITERS are first to pen the screenplay
They determine which characters turn out okay
They craft our main character’s growth and what’s sought 

The twists and the turns, the arc of the plot 

They choose point-of-view, whose story to tell 

With world-building, conflicts, back-story as well 

Untethered imagination’s where story begins 

Reflecting life’s hardships or inspiring wins 

 

DIRECTORS translate the play’s journey to screen
Take charge, make decisions: what’s heard and what’s seen 

Dictating their vision the team will enact
Arranging how film ele-ments interact 

 

CINEMATOGRAPHER is a big fancy title
Their camera assistants are rar-ely idle 

Dozens of moving parts, focus and lenses 

Directing the audience attention and senses 

 

The EDITOR team cuts down and sands smooth 

Honing the tone and tightening mood
This delicate skill stirs up the whole mixture 

Piecing together a ‘premiere ready’ picture”

 

That’s the end of the excerpt, order one for a friend,

They’ll be happy you did, your taste they’ll commend!

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