In order to raise money to make a documentary, it is essential to produce a trailer that will capture the imagination and confidence of grant-makers and investors. "Trailer Mechanics" guides the filmmaker step-by-step through the entire process of making such fundraising trailers.
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About the Author
Fernanda Rossi is a writer, filmmaker and story consultant who helps filmmakers craft the story structure of their films in all stages of the filmmaking process. She has doctored over 100 documentaries and fiction scripts.
Along with her private consultations, she gives lectures and seminars natinowide, such as "Doctoring your Doc" and "Trailer Mechanics". Ms. Rossi has also served as Juror for the "Chicago International Film Festival" and a grant panelist for the New York State Council for the Arts and Latino Public Broadcast. She pens the monthly column "Ask the Documentary Doctor" for The Independent Film & Video Monhtly.
Her work as a story consultant, workshop leader and filmmaker has been featured in Filmmaker Magazine, The New York Times and other publications. She has a degree in Film Production from the University of Buenos Aires.
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Psychology of the Doc films and their makers,
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This is one of the most compassionate and insightful books for those who are possessed by the subject of their doc but don't know how to structure it or express that structure to others. It asks the right questions and takes the filmmaker on an inner journey to uncover their working style and avoid the pitfalls of procrastination. Not the technical book the name would suggest. A very organic, but methodical, process of self-discovery is what Rossi provokes, in order to make you understand just what it is you want your film to express to the audience--and to potential funders.
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Title is Misleading,
This review is from: Trailer Mechanics: A Guide to Making Your Documentary Fundraising Trailer (Paperback)
While I'm sure the author had good intentions, I was disappointed in this book. It had only a couple of pages on the topic of structuring an effective fundraising trailer. The rest of the book contained advice for the budding filmmaker about organization, discipline, hurdles, etc. I was tempted to ask for my money back.
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A must read,
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This book is valuable for a first time filmmaker or a seasoned vet. I have no doubt that Rossi's insightful techniques were key to my films getting funded. Look no further for a documentary fundraising trailer resource. Simply said, Rossi is a story structure genius.
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A fundraising trailer is the first step towards making a documentary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fundraising trailer, storytelling abilities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Key Event, New York, Dramatic Approach, Descriptive Approach, Outstanding Scene, Related Scene, American Experience, Capturing the Friedmans New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
A fundraising trailer is the first step towards making a documentary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fundraising trailer, storytelling abilities Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Key Event, New York, Dramatic Approach, Descriptive Approach, Outstanding Scene, Related Scene, American Experience, Capturing the Friedmans New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- From the Heart by Walter L. Brown on page 88
- Bowling for Columbine by Michael Moore on page 57
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