Innovation in technology means that almost anyone can make an independent film these days. Although this may be good news for aspiring filmmakers, it also means that the oversupply of independent films on the market has caused acquisition prices to dramatically decrease. As a result, producers and more...

One of Hollywood’s highly respected producers offers a tour de force guide to the often neglected areas of movie production—the creative concerns, not the fund-raising aspects outlined in numerous other publications.
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As a documentary filmmaker, you have the means to open people’s eyes to injustice, humanity, and new worlds. This courageous book is about making the kind of films that make a difference — to the filmmaker, to the audience, and to the world. Author Fadiman has spent a lifetime creating a wide range more...

This is not another “how-to-make-a-movie” book. This book is about how to be successful at making your movies in a very competitive market. Scott Billups’ experience-backed advice will kick your professionalism, tool set and image quality up a notch so that you can compete in the real world of more...

The companion book to the best-selling Film Scheduling and its workbook (The Film Scheduling/Film Budgeting Workbook), Film Budgeting takes the reader through the steps of converting a motion picture schedule to a professional motion picture budget. Using Francis Coppola’s Academy more...

Written by professors at New York University, one of the world’s top filmmaking schools, this book is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. It clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. more...

So you want to make a documentary, but think you don't have a lot of time, money, or experience? It's time to get down and dirty! Down and dirty is a filmmaking mindset. It's the mentality that forces you to be creative with your resources. It's about doing more with less. Get started now with this more...

How much is this production cost? Learn how to answer this question and much more with this ultimate guide for various productions. For over 15 years this book has been the essential handbook for the serious independent filmmaker. Written by two pioneers of do-it-yourself filmmaking, this book more...

The FilmCraft series of books will offer deep insight into the working practices of the world’s most distinguished professionals, covering their inspiration, collaboration, and work on set. Each professional will be interviewed exclusively, discussing their training and their influences and will go more...

If you’re an independent filmmaker looking for information on how to market, distribute and find audiences for your movies and videos, you’ll find street-smart savvy and real-world examples on how to promote and sell your productions in this book. Includes both traditional and guerilla more...

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from more...

This book provides a model for making a successful business of independent filmmaking. It will give you a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and supply you with the information and tools you'll need to successfully engage all related aspects of global production and more...

Recommended by Adobe Premiere. Featuring Adobe's "Premiere Pro" Editing Software. "Everything you need to know about making a "digital" movie. Over 6 hours of technical tips and tricks, explained as simply as you're gonna get it."- Lorenzo Semple Jr., Screenwriter. "… more...