Persistence of Vision: An Impractical Guide to Producing a Feature Film for under 30,000

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This is a book about how to produce a high quality feature film on a budget of less than $30,000. The authors start out by saying "Buying this book was your first mistake" and go on to explain the first two tenets of their philosophy: 1) Never pay full price for anything, and 2) Never ever buy what you can borrow or get for free. Their points are well taken, and I don't mean to be disagreeable, but I think this book is still worth buying. Filled with good humor and healthy skepticism about commonly held beliefs and instructions for potential filmmakers, this is a book any would-be movie maker would do well to read. While debunking many myths and misconceptions about making films, it is not a dry manual, but rather, a realistic how-to book written by two guys who know what they are talking about from personal experience, including their admitted mistakes. I never gave filmmaking a thought previously, but now? Maybe. Could happen.

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Presents practical information on the processes involved in creating feature films for under $30,000, offering strategies for script writing, budgeting, financing, casting, and dealing with distributors. Includes b&w photos, interviews with ultra-low-budget filmmakers, and an appendix of sample forms and contracts and useful addresses of film commissions, distributors, television networks, film festivals, film labs, and vendors. Published by Michael Wiese Productions, 11288 Ventura Blvd., #821, Studio City, CA 91604. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Cut through the noise and make a movie for $30,000 or less. These no-nonsense filmmakers show you how to get it done, every step of the way. They include practical information on writing the script, budgeting, raising finance, casting, putting together a crew and dealing with distributors. KEY FEATURES: * A no-nonsense guide to filmmaking on a budget


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Presents practical information on the processes involved in creating feature films for under $30,000, offering strategies for script writing, budgeting, financing, casting, and dealing with distributors. Includes b&w photos, interviews with ultra-low-budget filmmakers, and an appendix of sample forms and contracts and useful addresses of film commissions, distributors, television networks, film festivals, film labs, and vendors. Published by Michael Wiese Productions, 11288 Ventura Blvd., #821, Studio City, CA 91604. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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