Lessons from the Set is a filmmaking guide by award-winning screenwriter, film director, and producer, Usher Morgan. I was drawn to this book immediately. Although I have never thought about writing my own screenplay, I am very fascinated with the film industry. I love watching behind the scenes footage, interviews with the cast and crew, and picking out important details/easter eggs in a film. Lessons from the Set gives aspiring filmmakers, and curious movie lovers like me, a realistic look behind the scenes. Morgan shares his personal experiences with writing, directing, producing, marketing, and releasing his debut film.
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This was such a fascinating and inspiring read. Morgan dives right in and wastes no time going into detail with casting, budgeting, scouting, and so forth. Lessons from the Set includes script excerpts, budgeting breakdown sheets, call sheet templates, and more. Morgan also recommends what types of software and apps to use to stay organized and on track. These tools are incredibly helpful as it gives aspiring filmmakers an idea of what these things look like, beyond just knowing that they exist. I’ve always heard actors and directors talk about call sheets, and it was nice to see what they look like.
Lessons from the Set is wonderfully written. Morgan is transparent and honest in detailing his experiences. This is a very well thought-out film guide for aspiring filmmakers. Morgan teaches newcomers to always improve, reinvent, and inspire. If you are an aspiring filmmaker, know someone who is, or are curious like me, I highly recommend this book. Thank you to NetGalley and Library Tales Publishing for providing me with both an eARC and a physical copy of Lessons from the Set in exchange for my honest review. Get your copy on Amazon today.
Lessons from the Set by Usher Morgan.
Genre: Entertainment
Pages: 275
Rating: 5/5
Thanks for sharing this great book! It’s always interesting about how different industries, such as filmmaking, work behind the scenes.
I agree, I learned a lot from this book. Thanks for reading Caleb!
Thanks for sharing about this fun read. I love movies and would really enjoy learning more about how they come together.
I definitely recommend it! It gave a very detailed look behind the scenes. Thanks for reading Heidi!
It’s interesting to see what happens behind the scenes!
I agree! Thank you for reading.
This is so fascinating, I’m very intrigued by all the behind the scenes scenarios and this books seems very informative too. Thanks for sharing!
It was very fascinating! Thank you for reading!
This is a great post!
Thank you! I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!
Wow, this does sound fascinating! I know I would enjoy taking a peek behind the scenes of films.
It’s a great book! Thank you for reading Wendy!
Thanks for sharing, sounds like an interesting read.
~Michelle
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Thank you Michelle!
This book sounds like such an interesting read! I am fascinated by the TV and film industry as well and you’ve really provided a great review of this book. Thanks for bringing this book to my attention.
I’m certain you’d enjoy this book! It’s always fascinating learning about how films are made. Thanks for reading Jodie!
It seems like these is some really useful information in this book. I probably wouldn’t have thought to read it but it does sound interesting! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for reading Molly!
Sounds like a really enjoyable read, I’m glad you liked it. I haven’t heard of this one before but the writing sounds so good. Lovely review!
Thank you for reading Anika!
I love reading books about the writing craft, be it screen writing or short stories, so Lessons from the Set is cleverly titled and sounds like a book that offers helpful advice from an experienced standpoint.
Thanks for sharing!
It was super fascinating learning from someone who has so much experience in their field. Thank you for reading Jaya!
This sounds like an interesting read, not a book I would usually go for! x
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Same, it turned out to be one of my favorites of this year! Thanks for reading Lucy!