motion pictures

When a Hollywood film crew begins to work on the island of Kisapmata, they ignore the warnings that the island is cursed, until the crew begins to see strange visions and the visitors start to die, one by one.

"This book presents a visual chronicle of the work by the artists and filmmakers of all eight Harry Potter films who made the magic real"--Front jacket flap.

"When Sophia Galich was twelve, she starred in her older sister Layla's amateur horror movie Vermillion, which recorded raw footage of her very real reactions to scenes her sister concocted in their old Californian house on the coast--Cashore House. In the years after the film's release, Sophia's relationship with her sister became more strained, while her memories of the now-infamous house fueled her nightmares. Vermillion amassed an army of fanatical fans who speculated about the film's hidden messages, and it was rumored that Layla made a pact with the devil--her soul in exchange for fame and arcane knowledge. Sophia dismissed this as gossip . . . until Layla disappeared. Now, Sophia must study the trail of clues Layla has left behind, returning to the very place where it all began. As she gets closer and closer to Cashore House's haunted heart, she must once again confront the ghosts of her childhood. But the house won't reveal its secrets without a fight"--OCLC.

Features a collection of movie jokes for young readers.

"When Uncle Murray accidentally uploads a video of Kitty to Viewtube, it goes VIRAL, and Kitty becomes a STAR...kind of"--OCLC.

"With virtual reality, augmented reality, holograms, and even digital smells, technology is changing the world of entertainment. Find out how humans will find and enjoy entertainment in the future"--Provided by publisher.

"When special-effects obsessives Dana and Lily begin work on an eco-horror movie, they realize they've been growing apart. But as everything starts going up in flames, Dana begins to forge her voice as a climate activist"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to making a successful independent film, discussing scripts, budgets, festivals, and more.

"This fully illustrated guide lets you spread your creative wings through the three basic storytelling skills--writing, shooting, and editing. You want to direct and edit, and your friend wants to write? Simply follow the clearly marked directions to master any role. [This book] is presented through three distinct paths, so you can experience filmmaking from the viewpoint of a writer, director, or editor"--Back cover.

"The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. His mom thinks video games are turning his brain to mush, so she wants her son to put down the controller and explore his creative side. As if that's not scary enough, Halloween's just around the corner and the frights are coming at Greg from every angle. When Greg discovers a bag of gummy worms, it sparks an idea. Can he get his mom off his back by making a movie...and will he become rich and famous in the process? Or will doubling down on this plan just double Greg's troubles?"--Provided by publisher.