Diane Bell

Shoot from the Heart (eBook, ePUB)

Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

If you dream of making a movie but don't know where to start or you're afraid that your film will end up being yet another unseen indie, this is the book for you. Based on the real-life experiences of Sundance award-winning screenwriter/director Diane Bell, SHOOT FROM THE HEART will guide you through the process of making an indie film successfully - from writing a stand-out script to raising finance, from getting the most out of your shoot to planning a profitable release. Broken down into sixteen essential steps, this book provides you with a clear, actionable, real-world plan for turning your filmmaking dream into your reality. The method in this book is available to anyone, anywhere. You don't need a ton of money or industry connections, you just need to be willing to do the work of each step. In this book, you'll find ass-kicking inspiration and motivational tips for the long journey filmmaking is, as well as the practical knowledge and insider's information you need to make it happen. SHOOT FROM THE HEART will empower you to trust your creative instincts and leave you with no excuses for not making the best film you can. This guide is the only one you need if you seriously want to stop talking about making movies and actually make a great one.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michael Wiese Productions
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781615933020
• Artikelnr.: 60971001

Autorenporträt

Diane Bell is a screenwriter and director. Made for less than $150k, her first feature film, OBSELIDIA, premiered in Dramatic Competition at Sundance, and won two awards. The film went on to win further awards at festivals around the world, and to be nominated for two prestigious Independent Spirit Awards. Her second film, BLEEDING HEART, a drama starring Jessica Biel and Zosia Mamet, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, and is widely available. She is currently in post on her third feature, OF DUST AND BONES. She has written numerous commissioned and optioned scripts, including two with renowned director John McTiernan (the director of Die Hard and The Hunt for Red October). In addition to writing and directing films, Diane with her producing partner Chris Byrne, is a founder of the Rebel Heart Film Workshop program (www.rebelheartfilm.com), in which she teaches step by step how to make a stand out indie film. She also teaches at Denver's Lighthouse Writer's Workshop. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and honest experiences of filmmaking so that up and coming filmmakers can make better movies and create sustainable careers.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
1) Develop a singular script
2) Set a start date
3) Find a line producer
4) Make a schedule and budget for your movie
5) Write a simple business plan (start planning distribution)
6) Find a DP, editor and key cast
7) Shoot an effective teaser trailer
8) Start an LLC, raise the money
9) Crowdfund: it's essential
10) Recruit your crew
11) Cast your smaller roles
12) Preproduction Essentials - you can't plan too much!
13) Get your movie in the can
14) Postproduction essentials: Editing, music, sound, color
15) Submit to festivals
16) Execute your distribution plan
17) Vive la revolution!