Filmmaker’s New Book, ‘The Tao of Hollywood: Self Growth For The Independent Artist’ Motivates Artists To Create Their Dream Projects

Filmmaker Joe Clarke released his first book this week, a personal development tool that pulls the drapes back on the artist lifestyle, and what it takes to make it in the film industry.

"The Tao of Hollywood: Self Growth for the Independent Artist" is a raw and intimate look at the process of creation, and lessons learned through the author's journey from Iowa to Hollywood. The book examines the definition of success and its deeper meaning while exploring the motivations behind desire and drive. This existential analysis of internal versus external success gives insight for the reader to apply to their own creative journey in their day-to-day pursuits.

The book may be found on Amazon on paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

About the Author: Joe Clarke is an award-winning filmmaker from Iowa, currently residing in Beverly Hills. He started making films at the age of 10, after his older brother gave him a camcorder, and has been making movies ever since. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a double major in Cinema and Communications. He has written and directed seven feature films, which have streamed in more than 150 countries on Amazon, iTunes, Netflix, Apple TV, DirecTV, and other global platforms. His Holiday film, Up on the Wooftop, opened in theaters behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens in South America. His latest movie, Alta Vista, won several film festival awards, including Best Picture at the London Independent Film Awards, and Best Screenplay at the Marina Del Rey Film Festival in Los Angeles.