Planning the Low-Budget Film
Author(s): Robert Latham Brown
Novice and aspiring filmmakers seeking to learn how to develop a feature film will find a step-by-step blueprint in this guide. Drawing upon the more than 30-years experience of an industry professional, the book examines how to identify and break down shooting sequences in scripts, scout locations, create a production board and shooting schedule, deal with unions, budget a film, and rebound when it all goes wrong. Along the way, readers learn how to economise to get the most value from limited funds and what to look for in a prospective crew. To facilitate an understanding of the concepts, a real-life example of a complete budget and production board for an independent low-budget feature film, "The Anarchist Cookbook", is provided.The guide's concise list of contacts - film commissions in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and England; payroll companies; and vendors of supplies - along with a directory of unions and guides will simplify sourcing. Other supplementary aids include a complete glossary of industry terms, a list of all safety bulletins issued by the Industry Wide Labor/Management Safety committee, and a comprehensive index.
Product Information
"You will make a better movie for less money using this book . . . the ultimate guide to budgeting and scheduling the low-budget movie." --Bruce Block, producer, "Father of the Bride," "Something's Gotta Give," and "What Women Want"
Part I: Basics; Part II: Schedule; Part III: Budget.
General Fields
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- : Chalk Hill Books, Div of Chimere, Inc
- : Chalk Hill Books, Div of Chimere, Inc
- : 0.585
- : 01 April 2007
- : 230mm X 155mm X 22mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Robert Latham Brown
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 791.43
- : 414
- : b/w illus & tables