Big Picture: Filmmaking Lessons from a Life on the Set - Softcover

'Full of wisdom, insight, and practical filmmaking experience. It's really what goes on day to day in the trenches. Where was this book when I was starting out?'
Woody Allen

'A witty, practical antidote to more academic 'How To' guides. The insider info astounds, but Reilly's anecdotes are always purposeful ... His tips are simple common sense and invaluable to budding directors'
Total Film****

This is the best book on the nuts and bolts-and art-of filmmaking I've read. Tom Reilly is a consummate pro. His insightful, practical instruction and explanation will rivet anyone who cares about movies ... If this were a movie, I'd say: See it twice.'
Eric Lax --*

Tom Reilly has spent three decades making movies, working with some of the best film crews in the world. In 'The Big Picture' he uses fifty short, pithy essays to share what he has learned on the sets of critically acclaimed films and commercial blockbusters. He illuminates the craft and the personalities that go into making a great movie. 'The Big Picture' is a must-have book for any aspiring filmmaker who wants to know the secrets of the pros, or for movie buffs who want to know what really happens on the sets of their favorite films.