Short Films 101

<p>Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book!<br /><br />The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.Topics covered include:</p> <ul> <li>Concept</li> <li>Budget</li> <li>Finding equipment</li> <li>Assembling a crew</li> <li>Casting</li> <li>Arranging for location</li> <li>Locating festivals and ancillary markets</li> <li>Working with the unions</li> <li>Film vs. digital video</li> </ul> <p>Plus:</p> <ul> <li>A list of film schools</li> <li>Oscar-winning shorts and nominees</li> <li>A selection of short-film festivals</li> <li>Actual short-film budgets</li> <li>Sample scripts and shooting schedules</li> <li>A helpful short-film glossary</li> </ul>