Description
Book SynopsisA second book in the ROCLIFFE NOTES series, formed from the questions of newer filmmakers. This is a practical compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers in the form of notes and opinions. These provide a step-by-step, common-sense guide, with suggestions on how filmmakers package a film. The book covers everything you need to know to get a low-budget film made, from understanding budgeting and different types of finance, to casting, crewing, scheduling, production and festival strategy. This book explains how to turn your script into a film. It offers a unique insight by providing insider confidences, from established industry players to peers, on how you don't need permission to make films. A revelation for all would-be filmmakers, this is a guide to the nuts and bolts of making a film.
Trade ReviewTakes you through every stage from conception to distribution in clear concise steps. Brilliant -- Colm Meaney, Actor & Producer
Written in a clear, concise style - full of useful information. This is a must-have for any aspiring filmmaker -- Karol Griffiths, author of The Art of Script Editing
acked full of really useful guidance and easy to understand chapters -- Anita Lewton-Moukkes, Screenwriter, Director & MD of Corazon Films UK
an insightful and crystal clear read for anyone wanting to produce their first film be it a short or a feature -- Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Producer
A really useful guide to getting on in the world of film -- Richard Eyre, Writer & Director
