The Declaration Of Independent Filmmaking - An Insider's Guide To Making Movies Outside Of Hollywood

POLISH, Mark & Michael & SHELDON, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0156029529 / ISBN 13: 9780156029520

Published by U.S / Harvest Original-Harcourt, 2005

About this Item

Infused with this same balance of artistic integrity and popular appeal, the book is a practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring, promoting, and distributing short and feature films. The author's have packed this book with star-studded, often hilarious tales from their own experiences-as well as helpful insider photos. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in filmmaking, whether a high school student with a $500 budget or a serious filmmaker looking for a fresh approach. With Illustrated through out. This is a 1st edition paperback, in good condition-the front cover is a little creased. (311 pages & 11 pages of introduction).

Seller Inventory # 2626

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Declaration Of Independent Filmmaking - An Insider's Guide To Making Movies Outside Of Hollywood
• Publisher: U.S / Harvest Original-Harcourt
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156029529
• ISBN 13: 9780156029520
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • FILM / TV / THEATRE

About this title

Synopsis

Less than a decade since they began working in the movies, Mark and Michael Polish have established themselves as critically acclaimed, award-winning independent filmmakers. Their innovative approach to art direction, use of digital photography, and ability to attract stellar talent to their modestly budgeted films sprang from necessity; now these aesthetics have become admired trademarks of their work.
Infused with this same balance of artistic integrity and popular appeal, The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking is a practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring, promoting, and distributing short and feature films. Mark and Michael have packed this book with star-studded, often hilarious tales from their own experiences--as well as helpful insider photos. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in filmmaking, whether a high school student with a $500 budget or a serious filmmaker looking for a fresh approach.


A Harvest Original

About the Author

Born in El Centro, California in the early 1970's, Mark and Michael Polish, identical twin brothers collectively known as the Polish Brothers, have made three critically lauded and award-winning independent feature films: Twin Falls Idaho, Jackpot, and Northfork. Their filmmaking awards and citations include the John Cassavetes Award at the 2002 Independent Spirit Awards and a 2001 Seattle International Film Festival New American Cinema Award. Their films have collectively been nominated for five Independent Spirit Awards. They both live in the Los Angeles area.