"Unlock the secrets to directing in Rob Spera's remarkable Field Manual." - Meg LeFauve, Academy Award Nominee Inside Out

"I learned so much from Rob, including deep truths about leadership and communication, that profoundly impacted my life." - Billy Ray, Writer/Director, Academy Award Nominee Captain Phillips

"Deeply insightful, unnervingly concise, and, best of all, a fun read. Mattson Tomlin, Writer/Director, Mother/Android Writer The Batman II

Rob Spera's anti-textbook for filmmakers identifies 70 fundamental core values of filmmaking distilled to their essence to inspire questions and ignite a thought process that will take your filmmaking to the next level. These central tenets of cinematic storytelling cut to the heart of the art and craft and will have a far-reaching impact on your films. Mr. Spera also includes a series of exercises to help explore the key maxims in his book.