Main description:
Dreaming of the silver screen during Algebra? Composing your Academy Award acceptance speech instead of your English essay? Now you have a guidebook that can help those dreams become a reality. With readily available technology, you can pull off your shorts.
This funny and irreverent 'how-to' takes young would-be filmmakers from the moment of inspiration to a finished short film and beyond. Young auteurs-in-training learn everything they need to become the "slash" (writer/producer/director) of their first short film. With tips and techniques on brainstorming, screenwriting, scheduling, shooting, editing, and marketing this accessible, hip, and complete guide will nurture and inspire a new generation of filmmakers.
- Make your first short film without the headaches with this complete guide to movie-making
- Written by two experienced filmmakers and educators who will teach you all the tips and tricks to make your film a success
- Covers the entire filmmaking process from idea, through screenwriting and production to editing and marketing - all you need to know in one handy volume!
Review quote:
"A great primer for any teen interested in filmmaking. The book guides you through writing, directing, and distribution for short film or video projects. An ideal starting place for any aspiring filmmaker." - www.austinfilmfestival.com
"The thing that I really enjoy the most about this book is that, although it is written for teens, it isn't limited to them; anyone with an interest in film can make a short project after reading this book." - www.microfilmmaker.com
"Following the suggestions in this book will save time and money, avoid mistakes and give your production a professional look and feel. 'Filmmaking for Teens' isn't just for teens, it's for everyone who wants to produce a great short film."
- Tom Hoopengardner, Producer, America's Student Shorts
"This book is the filmmaking 'bible' that every educator and aspiring filmmaker must have on his or her nightstand. Follow these commandments to avoid the pitfalls of first time movie-making. Believe, and salvation will be yours from page one!"
- Rosie Lambert & Derek Horne, Authors, Film School Expose
"Finally, a clear and concise guide to filmmaking for teens. This hip and irreverent basic guide book to the filmmaking craft empowers teens to stop consuming and start creating quality work with step-by-step instructions on writing, producing, directing, and distributing short film or video projects." - The Writer's Store Ezine
Table of contents:
Foreword; The Keychain; Honey, I Shrunk the Concept; Screenplay - The Every Other Daily Grind; The Producers; Time and Money - The Schedule and the (Non-equipment) Budget; Director's Preparation; Ringmaster - The Eye on the Monitor; Equipment; Getting Pretty Pictures; Getting Good Sound; Editing; Getting Noticed; Conclusion
Dreaming of the silver screen during Algebra? Composing your Academy Award acceptance speech instead of your English essay? Now you have a guidebook that can help those dreams become a reality. With readily available technology, you can pull off your shorts.
This funny and irreverent 'how-to' takes young would-be filmmakers from the moment of inspiration to a finished short film and beyond. Young auteurs-in-training learn everything they need to become the "slash" (writer/producer/director) of their first short film. With tips and techniques on brainstorming, screenwriting, scheduling, shooting, editing, and marketing this accessible, hip, and complete guide will nurture and inspire a new generation of filmmakers.
- Make your first short film without the headaches with this complete guide to movie-making
- Written by two experienced filmmakers and educators who will teach you all the tips and tricks to make your film a success
- Covers the entire filmmaking process from idea, through screenwriting and production to editing and marketing - all you need to know in one handy volume!
Review quote:
"A great primer for any teen interested in filmmaking. The book guides you through writing, directing, and distribution for short film or video projects. An ideal starting place for any aspiring filmmaker." - www.austinfilmfestival.com
"The thing that I really enjoy the most about this book is that, although it is written for teens, it isn't limited to them; anyone with an interest in film can make a short project after reading this book." - www.microfilmmaker.com
"Following the suggestions in this book will save time and money, avoid mistakes and give your production a professional look and feel. 'Filmmaking for Teens' isn't just for teens, it's for everyone who wants to produce a great short film."
- Tom Hoopengardner, Producer, America's Student Shorts
"This book is the filmmaking 'bible' that every educator and aspiring filmmaker must have on his or her nightstand. Follow these commandments to avoid the pitfalls of first time movie-making. Believe, and salvation will be yours from page one!"
- Rosie Lambert & Derek Horne, Authors, Film School Expose
"Finally, a clear and concise guide to filmmaking for teens. This hip and irreverent basic guide book to the filmmaking craft empowers teens to stop consuming and start creating quality work with step-by-step instructions on writing, producing, directing, and distributing short film or video projects." - The Writer's Store Ezine
Table of contents:
Foreword; The Keychain; Honey, I Shrunk the Concept; Screenplay - The Every Other Daily Grind; The Producers; Time and Money - The Schedule and the (Non-equipment) Budget; Director's Preparation; Ringmaster - The Eye on the Monitor; Equipment; Getting Pretty Pictures; Getting Good Sound; Editing; Getting Noticed; Conclusion