(Limelight). A Killer Life is a book about just that: the killer life of an alternative film producer who’s forged her own path of success between the disparate pillars of art and commerce. Strong, steady, creative, loyal, funny, artistic, and doggedly determined to produce films that have meaning and substance and staying power in the pantheon of great cinema, Christine Vachon, a member of the Academy and born and bred on the realistic, unforgiving streets of New York City, is one of the most important people working behind the scenes in the film industry today. How did she get there? Why do directors love her? What does it take to produce great movies? What happened on the set of Kids ? These answers and more are in her book!
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Great stories, well told Christine Vachon is a wonderful story teller, and tells a lot about her experience as an independent film producer. This is a great book for those who love film, and especially for those who want to make films.
Better than any text book A hard and fast look at what goes on and into making a film. The deals and horse-trading any producer has to do in order to get a film made, makerted and distributed.I have a Master’s degree in film and believe me, this book brings the life of a filmmaker in a clearer light than any course or book will.Vachon is humorous, gritty and a quick read. As good as the films she makes (Swoon, Happiness, Boys Don’t Cry) she is as good a writer. If you are interested in making films this and…
An amazing book and very useful when you consider the career … An amazing book and very useful when you consider the career of an independent producer. Instead of just focusing on all the excitement, it also talks about the loneliness of this profession, which is super insightful. Thank you, Christine Vachon, for writing it.