Short Films 101: How to Make a Short for Under $50k-And Launch Your Filmmaking Career

By Frederick Levy

Book Overview

A step-by-step guide to creating short films, with expert advice from Hollywood insiders

The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood, and this authoritative handbook by one of the industry's most connected insiders guides you through the entire creative process. You'll learn the basics of filmmaking, get expert advice from established filmmakers, and have a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.

Topics covered include:
- Concept, budget, and arranging for location
- Finding equipment, assembling a crew, and casting
- Arranging for location
- Locating festivals and ancillary markets
- Working with the unions
- Film vs. digital video

You'll also get references to real-world examples, including:
- A list of film schools
- Oscar-winning shorts and nominees
- A selection of short-film festivals
- Actual short-film budgets
- Sample scripts and shooting schedules
- A helpful short-film glossary

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399529497
• ISBN13: 9780399529498
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Tarcher
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Amazing Book!

This book is really great...the information given is practical and very usefull. I was supprised at how many Film Directors actually got thier start by just shooting a couple of shorts...If i could i'd give this book 10 Stars...but for now. I'll settle for 5.