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

Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book! The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can. Topics covered include: ? Concept ? Budget ? Finding equipment ? Assembling a crew ? Casting ? Arranging for location ? Locating festivals and ancillary markets ? Working with the unions ? Film vs. digital video Plus: ? 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 glossaryRead More