Sentences with phrase «narrative nonfiction from»

Not exact matches

Speaking to Variety's chief film critic Scott Foundas, Mann discusses growing up in Chicago, becoming interested in crime stories, the visual ideas he had for the film, the nonfiction book he discarded but still credited, the influence of real criminals and past films (particularly his eye - opening time shooting The Jericho Mile in Folsom Prison), choosing Tangerine Dream to do the score (a decision he still second guesses), the film's writing (including basing characters on real crime figures), casting, explosive stunts, changes made from the shooting script, and the modernist narrative.

But for all its dreamy narrative qualities, Marczak's film is actually a lyrical, fluid - motion documentary that, in a very different way from «Kate Plays Christine» (see above) but no less profoundly, blurs the distinction between narrative and nonfiction filmmaking.

In the Heart of the Sea is based on Nathaniel Philbrick's nonfiction book, which explored two narratives of the sinking of the whaling boat Essex in 1820 — one from a hardy first mate, Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth), and another from a cabin boy, Thomas Nickerson (played by Tom Holland as a youngster, and Brendan Gleeson in his advanced years).

Family Stories From the Attic: Bringing letters and archives alive through creative nonfiction, flash narratives, and poetry.

True Story, from Creative Nonfiction Magazine, is perfect for that — a purse - sized mini-chapbook each month featuring one long essay or narrative nonfiction piece.

Even when you can't interview your characters or directly observe them in action, you can still write great nonfiction narratives from the rich materials of history.

For nonfiction, she is interested in exceptional narratives from authors with strong platforms.

Becky Sweren Literary Agent represents mostly narrative nonfiction, such as From the Corner of the Oval by Rebecca Dorey - Stein (Spiegel & Grau); Miami 1980 by Nicholas Griffin (37 INK / Atria); Miami 1980 by Nicholas Griffin (37 INK / Atria); and The Fox Hunt by Mohammed Al Samawi (William Morrow).

From Pulitzer Prize - winner Katherine Boo, a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the twenty - first century's great, unequal cities.

Both also distribute their published works on Kindle Singles, with several starring on the bestseller list there, including The Fearless Mrs. Goodwin (Byliner) by Elizabeth Mitchell, a 44 - page true - crime account of a brutal bank heist taking place in turn - of - the - century Manhattan, and Blind Sight (Atavist) by Chris Colin, a 38 - page nonfiction narrative about a Hollywood movie producer's horrific car wreck that killed his new wife and his subsequent 10 - year journey recovering from devastating brain injuries.

This collection of 20 gripping, beautifully - written nonfiction narratives is the best of the best from CNF.

Narrative Winter Story Contest Entries can include short shorts, short stories, essays, memoirs, photo essays, graphic stories, all forms of literary nonfiction, and excerpts from longer works of both fiction and nonfiction.

In her recent post about How Writers Write: Lessons Learned from Monica Hesse, professional writer Deb Hemley (@dhemley) explored how writing in - depth narrative nonfiction can require immersing yourself in the story.

Our distinguished faculty bring diverse approaches to the classroom from their own work in experimental film, video, animation, nonfiction, narrative, installation, glitch, interactivity, art games, curating, archiving, and web - based art projects.