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Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen, Second Edition

Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen, Second Edition

by Clifford Thurlow (Author)

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    Illustrated 2008

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Synopsis

Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen is a practical and inspirational guide to students and independent filmmakers. This new edition of what has become a bible for filmmakers internationally is completely rewritten, expanded and redesigned. This is the only book to describe and explain the whole process - from creating an original or adapted script, to producing and directing, to managing budgets and people, to financing, marketing and distributing your film. Whether you are embarking on your first YouTube project or planning a more ambitious, collaborative film, Making Short Films gives you the low-down on everything you need to know. Making Short Films includes: -- A detailed, structured guide to the whole filmmaking process -- Information on new, digital and internet technology -- Interviews with key filmmakers -- A range of complete scripts for award-winning shorts with commentaries by the filmmakers -- Insider tips on making deals, renting equipment, securing funding and getting your short shown -- Details on all the major film festivals -- A glossary of film terms -- An accompanying website with supporting information and access to the key films discussed: www.making-short-films.com

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Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 288
 Edition: 2
 Publisher: Berg Publishers Ltd
Published: 15 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 1845208048
ISBN 13: 9781845208042
Book Overview: Also available in hardback, 9781845208035 GBP50.00 (February, 2008)

Media Reviews
FROM REVIEWS OF THE FIRST EDITION: 'This book is destined to become the 'bible' for anyone who wants to make a short film.' Amazon.com 'Clifford Thurlow's book is the definitive must have for any filmmaker contemplating making and marketing a short.' Elliot Grove, Director of Raindance: The Voice of Independent Film 'Many undergraduate students will find this book useful as it aims to cover the whole process from idea to distribution...Making Short Films should be an opportunity to develop skills and hone the craft.' Roger Crittenden, The Times 'A riveting read, packed with rare anecdotes and expertly chosen examples from across the film world. And by weaving throughout tales from the likes of Cocteau, Bunuel or Fellini, Clifford Thurlow provides a refreshing and much needed focus on the artistic and creative - as well as the technical - aspects of filmmaking.' Nic Wistreich, development director of Shooting People and co-author of Get Your Film Funded 'Nobody should th The first edition was an unexpected bestseller and this expanded reprint is even better ... First class STATE
Author Bio
Clifford Thurlow is a writer and independent filmmaker. He co-produced Salvador Dali: A Biography and co-produced and presented The Dali Triangle for Yellowbay Films. The winner of a screenwriting award from EMDA, the European Media Development Award, his screenplay Zeitgeist is in development with Hub Media.