The Filmgoer's Companion
Encyclopedia
The Filmgoer's Companion, now published as Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies, is an encyclopedic reference of film actors, film technicians (cameramen, editors, score composers, and the many other specialist required to make a movie), directors and producers
who have produced or performed in the cinema. The format is a brief biographic introduction, followed by a list of films that they have association. It was originally written by Leslie Halliwell
, but since his death in 1989, it has been edited by John Walker.
The second half of the book contains information on film themes and genres, a listing of production companies and film studios, a glossary, and some movie awards.
The first edition was published in 1965.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
who have produced or performed in the cinema. The format is a brief biographic introduction, followed by a list of films that they have association. It was originally written by Leslie Halliwell
Leslie Halliwell
Robert James Leslie Halliwell was a British film encyclopaedist and television impresario who in 1965 compiled The Filmgoer's Companion, the first one-volume encyclopaedia devoted to all aspects of the cinema. He followed it a dozen years later with Halliwell's Film Guide, another monumental work...
, but since his death in 1989, it has been edited by John Walker.
The second half of the book contains information on film themes and genres, a listing of production companies and film studios, a glossary, and some movie awards.
The first edition was published in 1965.