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Break the Frame

by Kevin Smokler

Book Details

Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:2025
Pages:273
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9780197619766

Reading Info

About This Book

Break the Frame is a collection of 24 career-spanning interviews with America's legendary, reigning, and rising women filmmakers.

Our Review

This collection of career-spanning interviews brings together 24 legendary, reigning, and rising women filmmakers for a masterclass in cinematic vision and creative resilience. Through candid conversations, these directors, producers, and screenwriters share the raw realities of navigating Hollywood's complex landscape while forging their own artistic paths. The book offers an unprecedented look at the craft, business, and personal journeys that define contemporary filmmaking from perspectives too often marginalized in mainstream cinema. Readers get direct access to the wisdom and war stories of women who have fundamentally shaped the art form.

What sets this work apart is its refusal to treat these creators as a monolith, instead celebrating the diverse approaches and unique voices that each filmmaker brings to the industry. Aspiring creators will find both practical advice and profound inspiration in these pages, while film enthusiasts gain a deeper appreciation for the artistry behind their favorite movies. The collection serves as both a vital historical document and a powerful call to action for the next generation of storytellers, proving that the most compelling cinema often comes from those willing to challenge convention and redefine the medium itself.

Themes

Art

Subjects

Art