The Zen of the Director by Markham, Peter

The Zen of the Director

Peter Markham is the most important teacher and one of the most essential support systems I've ever...
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The Zen of the Director by Markham, Peter

The Zen of the Director

$14.00

The Zen of the Director

$14.00
Author: Peter Markham
Format: Paperback
Language: English

Peter Markham is the most important teacher and one of the most essential support systems I've ever had. I just can't speak highly enough about him. - Ari Aster

The Zen of the Director explores the art of filmmaking as a journey of self-awareness. Moving beyond technical instruction and "how-to" manuals, and drawing inspiration from Robert Bresson's conviction that "The point is not to direct someone, but to direct one's self," author Peter Markham invites directors, and all creative practitioners, to look inward as they engage outwardly with story, image, and collaboration. Drawing on Zen principles of presence, openness, and letting go, it examines how the filmmaker's state of mind shapes every aspect of their work, from the earliest idea to the final cut, from the solitude of preparation to the collective energy of the set. With clarity and compassion, Markham guides readers toward an understanding of directing not as an act of control, but as a practice of humility and balance - between ego and intuition, discipline and spontaneity, the inner self and the outer world. Both practical and profound, The Zen of the Director is a companion for anyone seeking to make films, and to make sense of themselves in the process.



Author: Peter Markham
Publisher: Sticking Place Books
Published: 11/03/2025
Pages: 124
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 7.00h x 4.25w x 0.26d
ISBN: 9798899760389

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