Short Films 101

A step-by-step guide to creating short films, with expert advice from Hollywood insiders

The right short can be a filmmaker’s “business card” in Hollywood, and this authoritative handbook by one of the industry’s most connected insiders guides you through the entire creative process. You’ll learn the basics of filmmaking, get expert advice from established filmmakers, and have a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it’s in the can.

Topics covered include:
• Concept, budget, and arranging for location
• Finding equipment, assembling a crew, and casting
• Arranging for location
• Locating festivals and ancillary markets
• Working with the unions
• Film vs. digital video

You’ll also get references to real-world examples, including:
• A list of film schools
• Oscar-winning shorts and nominees
• A selection of short-film festivals
• Actual short-film budgets
• Sample scripts and shooting schedules
• A helpful short-film glossary