In this book, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey provides an intimate and revealing inside look at the creative process of filmmaking. He offers up personal stories about his own experiences as a producer, writer, director, and star of some of the most popular movies in recent memory—including his Oscar-winning role in Dallas Buyers Club. McConaughey also reflects on the challenges faced by independent filmmakers and shares insights into what it takes to turn an idea into a successful film. Featuring original interviews with directors Martin Scorsese, William Friedkin, Richard Linklater, Garry Marshall,…
For who is this book for ?
This book is for any film lover, aspiring filmmaker, or artist. It provides an intimate and revealing look at the creative process of filmmaking from Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey.
Pros :
- Provides an intimate and revealing inside look at the creative process of filmmaking
- Offers up personal stories about his own experiences as a producer, writer, director, and star
- Reflects on the challenges faced by independent filmmakers
Cons :
- It has no table of contents
- It’s not edited well
- The author spends too much time talking about himself
Learn more about the author
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer, writer, and director.
Reader Reviews
“This book is fantastic. If you’re a fan of movies, or just filmmaking in general, you’ll love it.”
“Great Book! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a glimpse behind the scenes of what goes into making movies. Lots of interesting stories and insights from some very famous and successful directors.”
“Greenlights is a great book for aspiring filmmakers and fans of Matthew McConaughey. It provides an interesting look into the creative process behind filmmaking, and features interviews with some major Hollywood directors.”
“I very much enjoyed this book. It is insightful and provides great behind-the-scenes information on the process of filmmaking. I would recommend it to any aspiring filmmaker or movie lover.”