Whether you are embarking on your first YouTube project or planning a more ambitious, collaborative film, Making Short Films gives you the low-down on everything you need to know. The new edition of this bestselling book includes: A detailed, structured guide to the whole filmmaking process; Information on new, digital and internet technology; Interviews with key filmmakers; A range of complete scripts for award-winning shorts with commentaries by the filmmakers; Insider tips on making deals, renting equipment, securing funding and getting your short shown; Details on all the major film festivals; A glossary of film terms; An accompanying website with supporting information and access to the key films discussed: www.making-short-films.com
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FROM REVIEWS OF THE FIRST EDITION: 'This book is destined to become the 'bible' for anyone who wants to make a short film.' Amazon.com 'Clifford Thurlow's book is the definitive must have for any filmmaker contemplating making and marketing a short.' Elliot Grove, Director of Raindance: The Voice of Independent Film 'Many undergraduate students will find this book useful as it aims to cover the whole process from idea to distribution...Making Short Films should be an opportunity to develop skills and hone the craft.' Roger Crittenden, The Times 'A riveting read, packed with rare anecdotes and expertly chosen examples from across the film world. And by weaving throughout tales from the likes of Cocteau, Bunuel or Fellini, Clifford Thurlow provides a refreshing and much needed focus on the artistic and creative - as well as the technical - aspects of filmmaking.' Nic Wistreich, development director of Shooting People and co-author of Get Your Film Funded 'Nobody should th The first edition was an unexpected bestseller and this expanded reprint is even better ... First class STATE
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Clifford Thurlow is a writer and independent filmmaker. He co-produced Salvador Dali: A Biography and co-produced and presented The Dali Triangle for Yellowbay Films. The winner of a screenwriting award from EMDA, the European Media Development Award, his screenplay Zeitgeist is in development with Hub Media.
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In the long, hot summer of 1929, Luis Buñuel set out for Cadaqués, an isolated fishing village clinging to the last rocky outcrops of the Pyrenees and inaccessible except by sea. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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Informative, interesting, useful, well-written - but not practical enough for the novice
7 Jun 2009
By D. Lynch
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If you've never made a short film before and haven't a clue how to start then beware that this book does not offer a practical, step-by-step guide to getting your film made. It's a useful resource for short-filmakers that have already made at least one film or at least know the basics, which this book skips over.
For example, the book provides a sample press-kit for if ever you put your film into a festival, but it doesn't give you more basic essentials such a call sheet or a production schedule which you will need to get your film made.
On the plus side, this books is still a fascinating read for anyone interested in film-making and I couldn't put it down once I started. The sample scripts and interviews with film-makers were especially well-selected.
I would definitely recommend this book, but if you have never made a short film before then you may need to do some more research on top of what this book gives you.
For example, the book provides a sample press-kit for if ever you put your film into a festival, but it doesn't give you more basic essentials such a call sheet or a production schedule which you will need to get your film made.
On the plus side, this books is still a fascinating read for anyone interested in film-making and I couldn't put it down once I started. The sample scripts and interviews with film-makers were especially well-selected.
I would definitely recommend this book, but if you have never made a short film before then you may need to do some more research on top of what this book gives you.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This guide provided me with vital details for making my 2nd short film. Well laid out, easy to read, packed with great tips and useful information. This will be my first point of reference for all future projects.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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i can't believe my luck, stumbling across this title. it really is "the only guide you will ever need" lots of titles claim this, few deliver. an A to Z of every important, unknown, or plain overlooked piece of info you will need to get your film on the screen.should be in every film school or film studies class
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This book is quite nice, but if you dont have a 5 - 20k budget for your next film and looking for advice then dont bother buying this. Read more
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Great read somewhat ruined by the selection of short stories and short...
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everything you need to know to do a short film
A good solid book that contains everything you need to know about making short films. All the elements are there, in a clear and concise way, with examples. Read more
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I sooo wish i had this book when i was doing film studies at college.there is simply nothing as good as this book. Read more
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excellent book, explains everything you need to know for the ultimate beginner, in plain english. definatly worth buying if your venturing into the film making world, because you... Read more
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totally brilliant. thurlow comprehensively guides readers through every aspect of making short films from the conception to the filming. Read more
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