Product Description

Making Short Films: The Complete Guide from Script to Screen is a practical and inspirational guide to students and independent film-makers. This 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. Making Short Films includes: A detailed, structured guide to the whole film-making process; 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; A glossary of film terms. A web-page with supporting information: www.making-short-films.com

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #287995 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
'An easily assimilated, fact packed tutorial with all the dynamism and panache of a contemporary novel.' Mike von Joel in 'State' '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, Bunuel or Fellini, Clifford Thurlow provides a refreshing and much needed focus on 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. 'Making Short Films' is destined to become the bible for new filmmakers...Thurlow passes on his insider tips neatly packaged in simple chapters that will guide the novice over the minefield of filmaking and inspire them to go out and make movies' Terence Doyle, New Nude Mag 'Making Short Films will be your ideal guide and will take you right through the process.' Richard Bell, Writing Magazine 'Reading almost like a novel, Making Short Films weaves together anecdotes and film history to illustrate the filmmaking process, citing example from both classic cinema and contemporary films. Ultimately, Thurlow's book is meant to inspire. He emphasises that short filmmaking is primarily a creative and collaborative exercise, not financially profitable, and should be considered a chance to learn skills and stretch your imagination. Thurlow's emphasis is not on technical advice, but on the creative and artistic considerations of short filmmaking. As one of the directors that Thurlow interviewed in the book comments, "People try to formalise the process, but it is not about formulas, it's about communication...it is your emotional input, your veracity, that will make a film work."' Nancy Harrison, Vertigo Magazine

About the Author
Clifford Thurlow is a writer and independent film maker.

Customer Reviews

Definitive Guide
There are tons of books about making feature films, but most people start of with a short and this definitive book is for them. From the clever guide to writing short scripts to screening shorts on TV and at festivals, the writer takes new filmmakers by the hand and leads them every step of the way. At the connected website I found lists of festivals and short film festivals, and Thurlow writes honestly about the problems and pleasures he had directing a short film according to his own theories. The book is witty, entertaining and informative. And that's what we're looking for.

Indispensible
At last, a book that does exactly what it says on the tin! In this lucid and concise book Clifford Thurlow maps out the entire film-making process, from the very beginnings of script-writing all the way through to post-production. So, clear a space on your bookshelf between McKee's 'Story' and Vogler's 'A Writer's Journey' and complete your triumvirate of film-making handbooks. A must-buy!

Mapping No Man's Land
Anyone setting out on the epic journey across the terrifying no man's land of their first short film would be well advised to take a copy of this handy guide as a map to guide you on your way. From penning your masterpiece to getting shorts screened at festivals, every tip you will ever need is contained in one volume. With "A Writer's Journey" and "Adventures in the Screen Trade", "Making Short Films" completes the trilogy of "must have" books for the filmmaker.