Development Girl: The Hollywood Virgin's Guide to Making It in the Movie Business

by Hadley Davis

Read bestselling books for a living. Watch films for money. Go to see Broadway plays for work. Socialize at premiere parties for pay. I am a movie "development girl," and, believe it or not, this is my job description. Do you think my career sounds fabulous and fun? Well, you aren't alone--

Countless people dream of a career in the movies. Development The Hollywood Virgin's Guide to Making It in the Movie Business is industry insider Hadley Davis's indispensable guide to making that dream a reality.

Starting with a crash course on the ins and outs of the movie business (What really goes on in a production company? How does a project evolve from script to finished film?) and moving on to topics ranging from entry-level positions and interview tactics to sex and fashion, Hadley reveals how to become a film executive on the rise.

Funny, honest, and full of juicy behind-the-scenes tales, Development Girl is essential reading for anyone who wants to make it in the movie business.

Includes advice from

Barry Josephson, Producer, Sonnenfeld/Josephson
Ruth Vitale, Co-President, Paramount Classics
Carla Hacken, Senior Vice President, Fox 2000
Jack Lechner, Senior Vice President, Miramax Films
Other industry luminaries

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jennifer Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY informational. Great insight.

[Inggita · Rating 2 out of 5]

if you can get past the valley/LA girl talk and personality, you'll get an insider's map to hollywood film producing game - for whatever reason that you want to enter. maybe to make money off your best selling book.