How to Shoot a Feature Film for Under $10,000
by Bret Stern
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appears in Filmmaking and Art.
Right now, you're wondering, "Gee, what kind of information is in this cute yet stylish guide" Sure, there are a bunch of other books that will take you through the filmmaking process, and if your name is Beaver Cleaver, you might be interested in them.But you should know that filmmaking is a war, and this book will lead you through it like no oth...
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Consider Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman. Recommended by 4 sources.
“Goldman writes like a raconteur: candid, impatient, and often amused by his own stories. The book delivers first-hand, frequently funny backstage anecdotes about scripts, studio bargaining, and how films shift from page to set. Its main value is practical, streetwise warnings about the gulf between writing and production, but it offers little step-by-step instruction; chapters can drift into gossip, repetition, and period-specific references that feel dated. Best read for voice and trade-eye perspective rather than systematic guidance.”
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