"[...] I present the three primary stages of the life of a movie, from the seed of an idea (Development) to the making of the film (Production) through the final delivery to the audience (Distribution). Throughout these general sections, as you will see in the Table of Contents, there are subcategories where you will discover information on specific topics, followed by Summary Points and Exercises. At the end of each section, you will find Case Studies for five different films, presented as question and answer sessions from filmmakers on topics applicable to each respective category. And on the heels of the Case Studies, I have included Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals, insights and important tips from industry professionals." (How to use this book, page xi)