Ever wondered what a "Grip" or a "Gaffer" actually does on a film crew? Want to learn the lingo of moviemaking? The pocket sized A to Z Guide to Film Terms provides you with the answers! Over 700 definitions listed, with photos and illustrations.

Already considered an "industry standard" with over 10,000 copies sold, the 3rd Edition of the A to Z Guide to Film Terms has over 100 new terms, as well as photos, illustrations and department icons. The book is required reading at many Film Schools and universities. Written by a film industry professional, Tim Moshansky has worked as a grip, extras wrangler, sound assistant, production assistant, location manager and is currently developing his own travel series. Tim also writes for a variety of magazines.

A to Z Guide to Film Terms

This 96-page pocket sized booklet is a comprehensive look at the language of filmmaking. Many humorous examples are included, with many phrases not normally included in "stuffy" film textbooks.

BOOK FACTS:

First published independently in 1995 by the author with an initial printing run of 250 staple-bound copies.

The Second Edition of the book has sold over 10,000 copies (a bestseller in Canada). The majority of the sales are from repeat customers who have bought up to 1000 copies at a time.

The newly published Third Edition contains the latest research into filmmaking terminology and has over 100 new terms, as well as illustrations, photographs and department icons to help visualize the definitions!

Recently featured in two different issues of Premier Magazine (April and June 2002)!

Tim Moshansky, the author and publisher of the book, has over 12 years experience in the film industry, and has worked as a P.A., A.L.M., L.M, Cable Puller, Boom Operator, and Grip. He has worked as a Location Scout for the last six years on a variety of features, MOW's, TV Series and commercials. He is currently developing a travel series.

Mr. Moshansky is a freelance writer for several magazines including Mix, Post, Where, Canadian Musician, Professional Sound and The Georgia Straight.

The book has been used as required or recommended reading for the following universities, colleges and technical training schools:

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
American Film Institute
Director's Guild of Canada
IATSE
Douglas College
Humber College
Mount Royal College
University of Western Washington
University of Victoria
Red Deer College
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Vancouver Film School
Watkins Film School

The retail price of the book is $9.95 US per copy.