1st Edition
Book of Sides: Original, One-Page Scenes for Actors and Directors
intro; scenes grouped by theme
Biography
Dave Kost has made over a dozen varied, award-winning short films that have been featured in festivals and on television around the world. He is currently a professor at Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts where he has taught filmmaking for thirteen years. At Chapman, he also formed the first BFA degree of its kind in Screen Acting: an interdisciplinary degree offered between Chapman’s theater and film departments.
"Dave Kost has given us a gold mine of short scenes for the actor and director. Perfect for the classroom and auditions."
-John Badham, film professor and film and television director, Saturday Night Fever; War Games; Stakeout
"These scenes are unlike anything else out there. They will improve the pace of directing and acting classes and can be used in ways traditional scenes cannot. This is a game changer."
-David Ward, film professor and writer/director, The Sting; Sleepless in Seattle; Major League
"Book of Sides provides a much needed resource of versatile short scenes written to allow actors to use their imaginations and make the scenes fresh each time."
-Martha Coolidge, film professor and film and television director, Rambling Rose; The Prince & Me; Real Genius
