The success of low-budget independent films like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity clearly demonstrated that successful movies can be made with very small budgets. Still, working on a tight budget requires both skill and ingenuity, and is an inevitable and continuous learning experience for the filmmaker. Join two dozen truly independent filmmakers--those used to working, and delivering, within extreme limitations--as they bluntly chronicle their experiences creating features ""from the trenches."" They cover the major stages of the filmmaking process, from financing, technical decisions, and handling actors and crew to music, production, and distribution. With loads of practical advice, actual case studies, and many behind-the-scenes photographs, this collection of war stories from the micro-budget front lines will benefit aspiring and experienced independent filmmakers alike.

About the Author
Kevin J. Lindenmuth has worked in the film/television business for more than 27 years and has written and produced over a dozen independent features which were distributed worldwide, and seven documentaries. He is the author of three previous books on independent filmmaking. He resides in Brighton, Michigan.


Book Information
ISBN 9780786471065
Author Kevin J. Lindenmuth
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 495g