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'If you've ever had the urge to make a film but don't know how, this is the perfect companion ... Passionately written and entertaining to read, this is a brilliant how-to book that makes you want to start plotting your movie straight away.' The Stage
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This title distills the essence of "The Guerilla Film Makers" brand into one new, up-to-date, amazingly concise book. Making your own film can be complicated, infuriating, crazy, and expensive - not to mention incredibly hard work. Luckily, "The Guerilla Film Makers Pocket Manual" is crammed with tips, facts, checklists, and more - all of the stuff you need to know, and none of the stuff you don't. Never set up an office before? You'll need to, and we can tell you how. Worried about putting together - and sticking to - a realistic budget for your movie? No problem, we can show you how to do that, too. Ever had to feed a hungry film crew? We know what they like to eat, and how to make it cheaply. How about a press kit for your movie, for the upcoming festival? Yup, all covered in here. We've seen it, done it, and learned the hard way. Now it's your turn. The authors have made their own low budget movies, given hundreds of workshops, and sold over 100,000 copies of their filmmaking handbooks. Now, they've distilled everything they know into this brand new book.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm a big fan of the Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series and I've got the complete set. I was, I supposed, pre-destined to be a fan of the all new Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook, but at the same time I had my reservations.
Mostly it's to do with size: the thing I always loved about the Handbooks was that they're SO comprehensive, covering all areas of production, post-production and beyond in such minute detail even the most confused newbie to the film world could come out of it with a really solid background of knowledge.
I kind of felt, then, that Chris Jones, Andrew Zinnes and Genevieve Jolliffe were doing themselves a disservice in boiling it all down to something that slides neatly into your pocket - which it does. Very neatly.
As I've discovered in the last few days, being wrong can be great. And boy, was I wrong to worry about this book.
The Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook is everything that the other GFHs are and more besides. Remarkably (and I want to know what kind of witchcraft the authors used) they seem to have distilled all the information down into prime nuggets of need-to-know info, combined with great interviews with people who are at the cutting - nay, bleeding - edge of the New Indie Filmmaking Order.
People like DP Philip Bloom who's been instrumental in showing just what DSLR filmmaking can achieve, having impressed the likes of Lucasfilm and others enough that they've converted to using Canon 5DMkII cameras for some recent shoots. People like Sheri Candler and John Reiss who are working to help revolutionise the way indie filmmakers approach the marketing and distribution of their films at a time when it's getting harder and harder to get huge sums for your finished flicks.
This book covers all the basic elements and nitty-gritty of producing quality short or feature films, but so much more besides. The great strength of the Guerilla books across the board is to give you all the information you want, all the information you need and then a whole load of truly vital information you had no idea you needed, wanted or could even ask about.
Congratulations to Jones, Zinnes and Jolliffe on another outstanding addition to their library. If you're a filmmaker and you're serious about learning, expanding and exploiting your craft, art and talent, you simply cannot afford not to buy this book.
Mostly it's to do with size: the thing I always loved about the Handbooks was that they're SO comprehensive, covering all areas of production, post-production and beyond in such minute detail even the most confused newbie to the film world could come out of it with a really solid background of knowledge.
I kind of felt, then, that Chris Jones, Andrew Zinnes and Genevieve Jolliffe were doing themselves a disservice in boiling it all down to something that slides neatly into your pocket - which it does. Very neatly.
As I've discovered in the last few days, being wrong can be great. And boy, was I wrong to worry about this book.
The Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook is everything that the other GFHs are and more besides. Remarkably (and I want to know what kind of witchcraft the authors used) they seem to have distilled all the information down into prime nuggets of need-to-know info, combined with great interviews with people who are at the cutting - nay, bleeding - edge of the New Indie Filmmaking Order.
People like DP Philip Bloom who's been instrumental in showing just what DSLR filmmaking can achieve, having impressed the likes of Lucasfilm and others enough that they've converted to using Canon 5DMkII cameras for some recent shoots. People like Sheri Candler and John Reiss who are working to help revolutionise the way indie filmmakers approach the marketing and distribution of their films at a time when it's getting harder and harder to get huge sums for your finished flicks.
This book covers all the basic elements and nitty-gritty of producing quality short or feature films, but so much more besides. The great strength of the Guerilla books across the board is to give you all the information you want, all the information you need and then a whole load of truly vital information you had no idea you needed, wanted or could even ask about.
Congratulations to Jones, Zinnes and Jolliffe on another outstanding addition to their library. If you're a filmmaker and you're serious about learning, expanding and exploiting your craft, art and talent, you simply cannot afford not to buy this book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book is OK inasmuch that it is pretty standard in the 'How to' books of this genre. I didn't find any new pearls of wisdom or inside information that made me reach a eureka moment. It pretty much consists of pointless anecdote and trumpet blowing from "Industry" and "Meeja" types who are quoted as saying the same old rhetoric that you can hear at most film making courses. Film budgets are another point of contention where at one point it goes on about so and so only had 10k to make a short and to me this is so far from true 'Guerilla' film making that it misses the point. Then it goes on to list all the crew you will need from director to colourist and PR people and then suddenly we're in the 100k plus budget. I think this book and its authors are suffering from Hollywood syndrome and become ungrounded as to who their audience is. It may be the case that the authors are making enough money out of these books to either fund their own films or are concentrating more on book sales than on film making.
For my money the way to make a film is to just go and do it, make your own mistakes, learn from them and do better next time. At this level budgets don't come into it, you either find a way or make one. It would be best, in my opinion, to meet and talk with successful no and low budget film makers, take on board their experiences but don't rely on them because you can bet your experience will be different. I recently met with 5 directors, 4 of which had budgets ranging from 1.5M to 5.3M and one director wasn't deemed good enough or new the "Right people" to warrant any funding, so he done it all on a wing and prayer not to mention anger, passion and all the rest of it. The other 4 director's films are doing fair to flop. But the no budget director's film has won 27 awards and has now just obtained international distribution. So take from that what you want but Goldman's immortal words, "Nobody knows anything" springs to my mind. In conclusion, you don't need this book or any others, you do need passion, a great story and a vision.
For my money the way to make a film is to just go and do it, make your own mistakes, learn from them and do better next time. At this level budgets don't come into it, you either find a way or make one. It would be best, in my opinion, to meet and talk with successful no and low budget film makers, take on board their experiences but don't rely on them because you can bet your experience will be different. I recently met with 5 directors, 4 of which had budgets ranging from 1.5M to 5.3M and one director wasn't deemed good enough or new the "Right people" to warrant any funding, so he done it all on a wing and prayer not to mention anger, passion and all the rest of it. The other 4 director's films are doing fair to flop. But the no budget director's film has won 27 awards and has now just obtained international distribution. So take from that what you want but Goldman's immortal words, "Nobody knows anything" springs to my mind. In conclusion, you don't need this book or any others, you do need passion, a great story and a vision.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In many ways reviewing a Chris Jones product is to review Chris Jones himself. This is because he cares. He pours his heart and soul in to, not just his films, but his books, workshops and podcasts. I find it heard to believe that anyone making films in the UK has not heard about him and decided to investigate one of his products or check out his blogs or websites ....and like many of us, ended up following his adventures due to his enthusiasm, passion, & open and supportive nature. He wants YOU to do well & he creates these products because he identifies something that film makers need, & currently do not have.
I have got to the point in which I just want to hand over my bank details to Chris and have each new product automatically paid for & delivered. They are always superb value for money full of advice, & this little book is no exception.
Other reviews have touched on how much content is jammed in to this 320 powder keg of tips, advice, case studies & interviews. They are correct. It is amazing just how much is in here, with every element of filmmaking included incorporating support for the zero budget first time filmmaker, up to the more experienced crews with a budget that have to take a whole range of scary legal & technical considerations in to account. Although this book takes that fear away.
It is also genuinely pocket sized and will be able to be on hand whenever & wherever you may need it. Its beautifully designed & has a great feel to it. Its made to be read.... not sit on your shelf.
I have made a couple of shorts & currently lecture in film & media at F.E level, & this book will be required reading for my students from now on.
I have got to the point in which I just want to hand over my bank details to Chris and have each new product automatically paid for & delivered. They are always superb value for money full of advice, & this little book is no exception.
Other reviews have touched on how much content is jammed in to this 320 powder keg of tips, advice, case studies & interviews. They are correct. It is amazing just how much is in here, with every element of filmmaking included incorporating support for the zero budget first time filmmaker, up to the more experienced crews with a budget that have to take a whole range of scary legal & technical considerations in to account. Although this book takes that fear away.
It is also genuinely pocket sized and will be able to be on hand whenever & wherever you may need it. Its beautifully designed & has a great feel to it. Its made to be read.... not sit on your shelf.
I have made a couple of shorts & currently lecture in film & media at F.E level, & this book will be required reading for my students from now on.
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The Gureilla Film Makers PocketBook
Great handy little book. It covers alot of topics about film-making with real life experiences from people in the film industry. Lots of practical tips!! Read more
Published 22 days ago by AC
very good
The book was in excellent condition and was a very helpful book.I would definitly recommend this to anyone who wants to make films.
Published 4 months ago by sk
Excellent book
This book explains every aspect from script to post production and it's extremely useful, maybe essential, for every new aspiring filmmaker out there. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Teodor
Bit tedious at times: not the best read
The book tells you a lot of interesting information in relation to job roles but when reading it can sometimes get a bit tedious as they repeat a lot of the information already... Read more
Published 6 months ago by L M Brecknell
Very good for beginners in need of motivation.
I haven't read it completely jet, but I love the pocket format, the question-answer style, the notes, the tips, ... Read more
Published 9 months ago by p3rd3d0r
Well done 360° guide for indie filmmaker. The first brick to establish...
Once I discovered this little tiny book in my mailbox I was almost disappointed, then opening up the book I found it really intuitive published with this intuitive way of choosing... Read more
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Published 11 months ago by Mr. Piers A. Cooper
what a fantastic book.
this book is simply one of the best film books out there to be honest, i really enjoyed reading it, and it does give a lot of pointers to get you going, it goes over script... Read more
Published 14 months ago by El-Jayo!
fair good book
good read. i find the best source of info being the "case study" at the end, it has some blockbuster movies that where made as little side projects in peoples spare time and the... Read more
Published 17 months ago
Excellent
This book quite shortly can teach you to make a fil quickly and cheaply using the tools and tricks of the trade
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