The Complete Guide to Writing, Producing and Directing a Low-Budget Short Film (Limelight) - Softcover

Scott, Gini Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879103922 ISBN 13: 9780879103927

Publisher: Limelight, 2011

Synopsis

The Complete Guide to Writing, Producing, and Directing a Low-Budget Short Film is a comprehensive step-by-step overview of how to complete and promote a low-budget short film. It begins with how to write a short script, keeping in mind the goal of shooting it in one or at most two days. It discusses how to finalize your script by getting feedback and then preparing it for production through doing a scene breakdown and possibly a storyboard. It describes how to direct the film yourself or work with a director, audition the actors and cast the short, plan for and participate in the shoot, and work with an editor to finish your film. Finally, it discusses how to get your film shown, including entering it in festivals, and concludes with an extensive list of resources and references, including books, articles, script and storyboard software, conferences, expos, festivals, and more.

About this title

About the Author

Gini Graham Scott, PhD, JD (Oakland, CA) is a nationally known writer, consultant and speaker who has published over 50 books, as well as a screenplay writer, indie film producer, and TV game/reality show developer. She has written, produced, and sometimes directed over four dozen short films, which include dramas; book and script trailers; music videos; promotional pieces; and pilots for TV interview, talk, and game shows. She has written five scripts for clients, adapted from their novels, memoirs, or script ideas. She is the host and producer of the weekly Changemakers radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Limelight
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879103922
• ISBN 13: 9780879103927
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 329