Three Famous Filmmakers Who Ought to Write Their Autobiography By Michael McKown

The question is: Who are three major film directors born since 1950 who never wrote their autobiography but should have?

Here are three major film directors born after 1950 who have yet to release autobiographies but whose life stories and insights into filmmaking would make for fascinating reads:

1. Quentin Tarantino (Born: 1963)

Why he should write an autobiography: Tarantino is one of the most distinctive and influential filmmakers of modern cinema, known for his unique style, sharp dialogue, nonlinear storytelling, and love of genre films. His journey from working in a video store to becoming a master filmmaker would offer a captivating narrative. Fans would be eager to hear about his personal experiences, his process of crafting screenplays, and how his passion for cinema shaped his career. His thoughts on storytelling, cultural influences, and controversies in his films would offer a deep dive into the mind of one of the most talked-about directors of the last few decades. As I write this paragraph, I happen to be watching Inglourious Basterds, his take on bringing down Nazi Germany.

2. Martin Scorsese (Born: 1942)

Why he should write an autobiography: Though Scorsese has written and spoken about his life and work in interviews and through documentaries (like Public Speaking and The Last Waltz), he has yet to release a full autobiography. His experiences growing up in New York, his struggles with faith, his groundbreaking collaborations with actors like Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, and his reflections on the state of modern cinema would make a compelling read. Scorsese’s insights into the American film industry, his commitment to preserving film history, and his philosophical musings about art and life could all be rich subjects for an autobiography.

3. David Fincher (Born: 1962)

Why he should write an autobiography: Fincher’s career is marked by dark, meticulously-crafted films like Seven, Fight Club, and The Social Network. His deep involvement in the technical and psychological aspects of filmmaking, combined with his intense approach to directing, would provide a fascinating lens through which to explore not only the art of filmmaking but also the personal toll and challenges that come with it. His reflections on his experiences in Hollywood, his perfectionist tendencies, and his ability to bring out complex performances in actors would provide an intriguing narrative. Fans would be curious to learn more about his creative process and how he has shaped some of the most iconic films of the past few decades.

These directors are all known for their distinctive voices in cinema, and an autobiography from any of them would offer rare and valuable insights into the world of filmmaking and their personal journeys.

Now, if you were Quentin Tarantino or Martin Scorsese or David Fincher, how would you go about writing your story – your personal story, including your professional story – as a filmmaker? If you were any of these gentlemen, the fact is you’d have very little spare time to write. Any of them would be planning or shooting their next film, or traveling, or lecturing. But there is one way to get that life story told without schedule disruption.

Hire a ghostwriter. A professional, accomplished ghostwriter will need to have access to resources that shed light on your life and achievements, and that writer will need to interview you, whenever you have a little time, to gather the necessary information. The writer will then write the manuscript, over which you will have control and ownership.

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