Brand new edition of this bestseller - the only book an amateur film maker needs! An entirely new, updated, and expanded third edition of the UK's best-selling filmmaker's bible, last updated in 2000. This new edition builds upon the most successful features of the previous books. It is larger in format, and includes hundreds more illustrations, diagrams, and box-outs. The Q&A approach with experts is attractive in content and easy to digest. Where else can you listen to over 150 of the most knowledgeable people as they discuss their particular areas of expertise? And being filmmakers (not historians or lecturers), Jones and Jolliffe know which questions to ask and which are irrelevant or a distraction. They get to the core. The first half of this book is expanded with significantly more expert interviewees, delving into new areas of filmmaking not covered in the second edition. And all of the case studies are brand new, featuring in-depth stories from recent low-budget success stories like "Shaun of the Dead", "Open Water", and "Saw". This book comes with a DVD, packed with further Interviews with filmmakers, as well as theatrical trailers and other goodies.

Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. Concept and Script; 2. Organisations; 3. Finance and Startup; 4. Pre-production; 5. Production; 6. Post-production; 7. Sales; 8. What Next?; 9. Hollywood; 10. Case Studies; 11. Flashback; 12. Movie Models; 13. Survival Strategies; 14. Legal Toolkit; 15. Production Toolkit.

About the Author

Chris Jones and Genevieve Jolliffe are independent filmmakers and their experience in the field is unparalleled.

Reviews

"'This book will save you about five years worth of trials, errors, heartbreaks, and unpleasant credit card statements... Totally indispensable... It really doesn't get much better than this.' TOTAL FILM 'It's in an undisputed position as the indispensable guide for first-time filmmakers.... Astonishing.' FILM REVIEW 'Comprehensive and invaluable... a revelatory read that will inform and inspire in equal measure' EMPIRE 'Immensely informative and entertaining to read... a terrific book for anyone interested in films' BBC Radio 4"