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Jim Thompson, Silk King DVD 2015 Edition - On Sale NowA feature-length documentary on the life, work and disappearance of an American expatriate, “Jim Thompson, Silk King” explores Thompson’s journey from New York’s café society to his distinguished service in the OSS and arrival Thailand at the end of WWII.
Under the Hollywood Sign DVD - On Sale NowA documentary on the cultural history and present-day life of a unique urban village, “Under the Hollywood Sign” combines new HD footage with interviews, archival footage and stills to tell the story of Beachwood Canyon, home of the Hollywood Sign.
Peg Entwistle: The Life and Death of an Actress DVD - On Sale NowTwo short films on the life and death of Peg Entwistle, whose suicide at twenty-four was the catalyst for the Hollywood Sign’s transformation from billboard to monument.

Jim Thompson, Silk King DVD 2015 Edition - On Sale NowA feature-length documentary on the life, work and disappearance of an American expatriate, “Jim Thompson, Silk King” explores Thompson’s journey from New York’s café society to his distinguished service in the OSS and arrival Thailand at the end of WWII.
Under the Hollywood Sign DVD - On Sale NowA documentary on the cultural history and present-day life of a unique urban village, “Under the Hollywood Sign” combines new HD footage with interviews, archival footage and stills to tell the story of Beachwood Canyon, home of the Hollywood Sign.
Peg Entwistle: The Life and Death of an Actress DVD - On Sale NowTwo short films on the life and death of Peg Entwistle, whose suicide at twenty-four was the catalyst for the Hollywood Sign’s transformation from billboard to monument.

Welcome to The Official Website of Writer/Director/Producer Hope Anderson

I started Hope Anderson Productions in 1999, the year I shot my first documentary film, “Jim Thompson, Silk King.” Since then I’ve written, directed and produced two more feature-length documentaries and one short feature film. All of them are available for sale and/or rent on this site, as are my two ebooks of essays. [ Read More ]

My writing on Los Angeles history, filmmaking and Japan can be found on my blog Under the Hollywood Sign, linked above. I also write and edit on a freelance basis, and have considerable experience in business writing, story analysis, fiction writing and copywriting. For my freelance rates, please email me at hopeanderson09@gmail.com

A new venture is travel consulting for Japan, where I spent my formative years and return as often as possible. My background in Japanese history, language and culture, recent travel experience and in-country contacts enable me to plan custom trips around specific interests and lesser known areas of the country, as well as extraordinary tours of Tokyo and Kyoto. For more information and consulting rates, please email me at hopeanderson09@gmail.com