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By Mark Stewart
Pleasantville, NY : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010. Informational.

Sometimes all it takes is one character to turn a movie into an unforgettable classic. This book features ten of the most memorable characters in film history. 
 
By Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara
New York, NY : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, 2017. Informational.

This book presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF. 
 
By Pam Pollack
New York : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, 2014. Biography.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of the British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, known for his distinctive style of directing and his films that featured suspenseful and surprising plots. 
 
Filmmaking
By Todd Downing
New York, N.Y. : PowerKids Press, 2011. Informational. 

Explains all the necessary basics of filmmaking in a way that's accessible and easy to understand. A variety of famous filmmakers are presented in brief biographies to show the range of future film possibilities. 
 
Hollywood
By Alexis Burling 
Minneapolis, MN : Abdo Publishing, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, 2020. Informational. 

Hollywood, California, is known for its connection to the film and entertainment industries. Today, many landmarks in Hollywood preserve this history. This title explores the neighborhood's past and its influence today. 
 
Moviemaking Technology: 4D, Motion Capture, and More
By John Wood
King's Lynn : BookLife Publishing, 2018. Informational. 

Readers will be astonished when they find out about all the incredible technology that exists to make movies look the way they do today. This book contains full-color photographs with accompanying text describing a variety of the most interesting movie technology. 
 
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Character Guide
By Michael Kogge
New York, NY : Scholastic, Inc., 2016. Informational.

Meet Newt, Tina, Queenie, Jacob, and many more in this comprehensive character guide. 
 
Incredibles 2: The Official Guide
By Matt Jones
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2018. Informational. 

Discover everything you wanted to know about brave superheroes, dastardly villains, and cool vehicles from The Incredibles 2, the awesome sequel to Disney-Pixar's smash hit movie, The Incredibles. This book covers all the memorable and ever-popular characters, plus key locations, themes, and iconic moments from the movie. 
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