Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen [Paperback]

Clifford Thurlow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1845200632 | ISBN-13: 978-1845200633 | Publication Date: March 10, 2005

This is a practical and inspirational guide to students and independent film-makers. It is the only book to describe and explain the whole process, from creating an original or adapted script, through producing and directing to finance and distribution. Whether you are embarking on a short film project by yourself or are planning a more ambitious, collaborative project, Making Short Films gives you the low-down on everything you need to know, including: information on new, digital technology, a range of complete scripts for award-winning shorts with commentaries by the film-makers, insider tips on making deals, renting equipment, securing funding and getting your short shown, details on the all major film festivals, and a glossary of film terms.

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"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, Buñuel or Fellini, Clifford Thurlow provides a refreshing and much needed focus to 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 think about making a short film without reading this first. Thurlow takes new filmmakers through the steps of shooting film in a way that will save time and money. Plus it's a good read!"
Producer Jennifer Fate Velaise, Fate Productions, Los Angeles

"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.

About the Author

Clifford Thurlow is a writer and independent film maker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Berg Publishers (March 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845200632
• ISBN-13: 978-1845200633
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,238,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reader, July 24, 2005

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This review is from: Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen (Paperback)

A must have book for anyone thinking of starting out in the movie business. An informative, funny, up to date, practical guide that will make the journey easier.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired, July 22, 2006

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This review is from: Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen (Paperback)

This is probably the only book about making short films that takes readers by the hand and leads them every step of the way from writing a winning short to getting the little gem screened at the major festivals. There's a website with free material at www.making-short-films.com and there are scores of colleges up and down the country using the book as a teaching aid. Before shooting a frame of film, filmmakers would do well to read this book.