motion pictures

Provides an insider's view of the making of the animated movie "Ralph S. Mouse," in which stop-action animation and other special effects are used to bring a puppet to life as the character from three popular Beverly Cleary books.

Contains profiles of more than eighty careers in the film industry, each with a position description, discussion of salaries, employment and advancement prospects, and prerequisites, and tips on how to get the job.

When seventh-grader Amalee uses an inheritance to make a movie about endangered species, she discovers a link with the mother she never knew.

When her idol, handsome teen actor Brad Langley, comes to her town in the Florida Keys to shoot a movie, fourteen-year-old Jess gets a job as an extra and is shocked that he appears to be a temperamental brat.

Chronicles the life of Walt Disney, providing information on his impact on American culture, his ever-lasting legacy, his family, and his dreams.

A collection of interviews between celebrated novelist Michael Ondaatje and film and sound editor Walter Murch.

Describes dozens of different jobs in the film industry such as key grips, actors, and projectionists.

Gives basic information on several careers in the movie industry and suggests ways of getting started in the field; also includes a glossary and a bibliography.

Explains the educational requirements, duties, workplace, salary, and employment opportunities of the job of director, discussing stage work, movies, television, and radio.

Joe Talbot is excited to land a role in the famous filmmaking Drake brothers' movie about Oakdale in the 1880s, but when it becomes obvious that someone is trying to sabotage the project, Joe and Wishbone set out to investigate.