{"product_id":"independent-ed-what-i-learned-from-my-career-of-big-dreams-little-movies-and-the-twelve-best-days-of-my-life-paperback","title":"Independent Ed: What I Learned from My Career of Big Dreams, Little Movies, and the Twelve Best Days of My Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Burns\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTodd Gold\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcclaimed independent filmmaker Ed Burns shares the story of his remarkable career and offers a candid, instructive account of the ins-and-outs of making great movies without the backing of Hollywood.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the second of three children from a working-class Long Island family, Ed Burns thought a career in filmmaking was a pipe dream. When his first film, \u003ci\u003eThe Brothers McMullen\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, he proved himself to be one of the most distinctive and tenacious filmmakers of our time. Since then he has gone on to star in major Hollywood films while remaining dedicated to his true passion: making small films that he believes in. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sharing the lengths he's gone to in order to write, direct, cast, produce, shoot, and edit films on a shoestring budget, Burns uses stories from his life and career to illustrate what it takes to make it as an indie filmmaker. His extreme focus and drive prove that passion and hard work can pay off, and he urges students and aspiring filmmakers to embrace and learn from their failures--and continue to pursue their goals. A gripping, inspirational story about forging your own path, \u003ci\u003eIndependent Ed\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for casual movie fans, serious film students, and any creative person searching for a bit of inspiration.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Burns \u003c\/b\u003ewas born in Woodside, Queens, and raised on Long Island. While in college in New York City, Burns switched his focus from English to filmmaking before quickly moving on to make \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eBrothers McMullen\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He has acted in 31 films and written, produced, and\/or directed 13 others. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 10, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42702673313855,"sku":"9781592409334","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9339f69530924c33357d7ff5da5168b7_b1d99121-4426-4c39-aa8c-947972e1cbf0.webp?v=1765025783","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/independent-ed-what-i-learned-from-my-career-of-big-dreams-little-movies-and-the-twelve-best-days-of-my-life-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}