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Contents

FOREWORD by David Mamet

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT BEING A SCRIPT SUPERVISOR?

WHAT A SCRIPT SUPERVISOR DOES

Supervising the Script

In Charge of Continuity

Continuity Within a Scene: Matched Action

Continuity Between Scenes: Progressive Action

Technical Advisor for the Grammar of Filmmaking

BASIC SCRIPT SUPERVISING SKILLS

Understanding Cinematic Language

Artistic and Personal Sensitivity

Good Organization

Paying Attention for Long Periods of Time

Intensity and Ease

Chapter 2: GETTING STARTED

BUILDING SCRIPT SUPERVISOR SKILLS

HOW TO GET A JOB

MEETING THE DIRECTOR

MAKING YOUR DEAL

YOU HAVE THE JOB

Read the Script Again!

The Production Office

Production Office Staff

Assistant Directors

Other Departments ...

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