{"product_id":"a-filmmakers-guide-to-working-with-children-paperback","title":"A Filmmaker's Guide to Working with Children - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMeg Rickards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTamryn Speirs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Filmmaker's Guide to Working with Children\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital resource for ethical filmmaking with child performers. Building on their collaboration on the film \u003ci\u003eSnake\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors provide practical strategies for creating safe and joyful environments across all production stages, from casting to release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeg Rickards\u003c\/b\u003e has directed four multi-award-winning feature films: \u003ci\u003eSnake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAtlantis\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKaalgat Karel, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTess\u003c\/i\u003e. She also directed a mini-series called \u003ci\u003eLand of Thirst\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as co-directed a feature documentary, \u003ci\u003e1994: The Bloody Miracle\u003c\/i\u003e. She has directed work for South Africa's Sesame Street and written scripts for a UNICEF media campaign. She studied at London Film School as a British Commonwealth scholar, and holds a PhD in Film Studies from the University of Cape Town. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamryn Speirs\u003c\/b\u003e has 25 years of experience as an actor, director, teacher, and movement and acting coach. She has written and directed her own short films, including \u003ci\u003eThe Innocents\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBlood Rose\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a much-sought-after acting coach for adult and child actors. Tamryn coaches at Act Cape Town, an affiliate of the New York Film Academy, and works in a newly developing role as a young performers' support specialist with the company Safe Sets SA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397775446151,"sku":"9781032953298","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9Yw-FNXT0d9781032953298.webp?v=1793562628","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-filmmakers-guide-to-working-with-children-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}