If you still read books or are at least connected to the art and science of knowledge sharing via texts, these books should be a must for you. This really helped me share a lot of my vision and find my truth in artistic endeavors.
I am sharing a list of a few books that should be followed by any artist or film-makers. These are just not books on film but something that encompasses everything from art movements, color, cinematography, editing, direction, scripting, and habits stacking.
I have been tremendously helped by these books in professional and academic spaces.
Most of these do not have a heavy philosophical bent on knowledge sharing, rather they give you quality practical learning. Books are full of examples and know-how on all the basic parameters of creating quality art.