Fifty Movies Made: Lessons Learned on a Filmmaker's Journey

Director Jared Cohn has been through the Hollywood trenches and achieved his lifelong dream on the other side. With fifty films to his name and credits alongside greats like Bruce Willis and William Shatner, Jared has seen the good and bad of Hollywood, and he lays it all bare as he recounts his journey as a director. is packed with stories of Jared's behind-the-scenes adventures, his missteps, and the grit and determination it takes to make it in Hollywood. For newcomers to the insanely competitive film industry, Jared shares hard-learned lessons that can help aspiring filmmakers find success. All facets of the moviemaking process-from screenwriting and preproduction to production, post-production and distribution-are discussed in this easy-to-read and digestible book. A must-read for anyone in the independent movie business is an informative, anecdote-driven read packed with behind-the-scenes photos and Hollywood insider knowledge.