Independent Feature Film Production (Paperback)

Gregory Goodall

ISBN 10: 0312181175 / ISBN 13: 9780312181178

Published by St Martin's Press, New York, 1998

About this Item

Paperback. Covers all aspects of the film-making process, from financing, through pre-production, principal photography, postproduction, distribution and marketing. Essential reading for all film-makers. This book is a must.' - Ridley Scott 'I wish I had had this book when I started.' - John Carpenter' Supplies advice on the financing, writing, budgeting, casting, filming, editing, and distribution of a motion picture without the involvement of a major studio. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Independent Feature Film Production (Paperback)
• Publisher: St Martin's Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312181175
• ISBN 13: 9780312181178
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Independent Feature Film Production is an essential guidebook for filmmakers. Gregory Goodell addresses the making of independent films, taking the reader through the process of the independent film's development phase: the script, commitment from the director and actors, and the legal structure necessary to raise money to make the picture. Whether interested in learning to make a movie on a shoestring budget or on a larger scale, this book guides the reader through the entire proces of developing an independent film.

This new edition has been completely updated to reflect changes in every aspect of the moviemaking process. Chapters are divided into five sections: Legal Structuring and Financing, The Preproduction Package, The Production Package, Postproduction, and Distribution and Marketing.

About the Author

Gregory Goodell is an award-winning writer-producer-director whose credits include independent features, documentaries, television movies, and mini-series. He has lectured and taught at the American Film Institute and other organizations. Mr. Goodell lives on the West Coast with his wife and two daughters.