Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen
Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen
Product Description
This is a practical and inspirational guide to students and independent film-makers. It is the only book to describe and explain the whole process, from creating an original or adapted script, through producing and directing to finance and distribution. Whether you are embarking on a short film project by yourself or are planning a more ambitious, collaborative project, Making Short Films gives you the low-down on everything you need to know, including: information on new, digital technology, a range of complete scripts for award-winning shorts with commentaries by the film-makers, insider tips on making deals, renting equipment, securing funding and getting your short shown, details on the all major film festivals, and a glossary of film terms.
Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen
This is probably the only book about making short films that takes readers by the hand and leads them every step of the way from writing a winning short to getting the little gem screened at the major festivals. There’s a website with free material at http://www.making-short-films.com and there are scores of colleges up and down the country using the book as a teaching aid. Before shooting a frame of film, filmmakers would do well to read this book.
Rating: 5 / 5
Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen
A must have book for anyone thinking of starting out in the movie business. An informative, funny, up to date, practical guide that will make the journey easier.
Rating: 5 / 5
Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen