Third Edition: Ready for Your Close Up? African Americans and Internationals in Cinema Who Are College Graduates- Expanded Honorable - Paperback

A topical reference of how some of your favorite professionals in the film industry enhanced their career choice and insured their future.

THIRD EDITION: READY FOR YOUR CLOSE UP? AFRICAN AMERICANS AND INTERNATIONALS IN CINEMA WHO ARE COLLEGE GRADUATES by G. Shields offers a core account of collegiate backgrounds of recognized and influential professionals in the film industry. Film aficionados will appreciate the select listing of awards, stage, film, and television resume for those profiled, who act, direct, write and produce for the cinematic screen. Chapters include profiles of professional actors, actresses, athletes who transitioned to film, early pioneers, independent filmmakers, directors, producers, screenplay writers, and a wide spectrum of international contributions.

Aspirants in pursuit of a film career will be apprised of how armed with advanced education while trying to proceed can make the difference between working in non-related employment, to increased career options with better-earning potential and sense of well-being, until sustained career breakthrough.