The Beginning Filmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film

Harmon, Renee; Lawrence, James; Lawrence, Jim

ISBN 10: 0802775217 / ISBN 13: 9780802775214

Published by Walker & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1997

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182pp including index Very small spot inside rear cover and corresponding spot on rear facing page, otherwise book is AS NEW.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Beginning Filmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film
• Publisher: Walker & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802775217
• ISBN 13: 9780802775214
• Binding: Glossy Soft Cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
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Synopsis

Whether you are producing an entry-required short for acceptance into film school, a student film as a class assignment, a demo reel for prospective employers, or a home video, making a film is a challenging task. The Beginning Filmmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film can make your task much easier. Combining classroom theory with practical, hands-on advice, Renee Harmon and Jim Lawrence offer helpful tips and detailed guidelines on choosing the right kind of project, from a slice-of-life video to a documentary or short dramatic film; writing a script that can be produced within the resources and time available; assembling film financing and preparing a budget; casting the right actors and making the most of the rehearsal process; and selecting and entering the more that 35 film festivals that showcase new films nationwide. This book is an essential production and career resource for every beginning and intermediate filmmaker.