Welcome to episode #21 of The Filmmaker's Playbook, hosted by writer-director Jason Branagan. -- On today’s show I talk to Academy-award and Emmy-award winning director, writer and producer, Edward Zwick. Ed’s credits include Glory, Legends of the Fall, The Siege, Courage Under Fire, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, amongst many others.  -- In our conversation we discuss Ed’s must-read book, Hits, Flops and Other Illusions. We cover a wide array of topics including how he approaches writing, the notes process, how he facilitates his rehearsals to deliver award-winning performances, how he works with his composers and much, much more.  -- The purpose of this podcast is to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the filmmaking process and to make real-world, educational information about filmmaking and film careers accessible to everyone at zero-cost, so whether you're a casual film fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or a seasoned professional, I hope you enjoy today's episode and learn something interesting in the process. -- If you're enjoying the podcast, please share, follow and rate the show. -- If you have comments, questions or topics you'd like covered on the podcast follow us and leave a comment on instagram @thefilmmakersplaybookpodcast -- Follow Jason on instagram @jasonbranagandirector Follow Ed on instagram @ed_zwick_official