Since winning the Oscar for The Pianist, Harwood's international stature has made him one of the most sought after screenwriters in the field of cinema. As well as exploring the numerous elements that the screenwriter has to deal with - producers, directors, actors, script presentation, technology, outside interference etc., Harwood analyses four specific screenplays in depth, discussing the entire process, from concept to final film. This filmmaker's bible also contains brilliant page-by-page comparisons of Harwood's transformations from different points of view.