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Making Short Films: The Complete Guide From Script To Screen

Whether you are embarking on your first YouTube project or planning a more ambitious, collaborative film, Making Short Filmsgive you the answers for everything you need to know.

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This new edition of what has become a bible for filmmakers internationally is completely rewritten, expanded and redesigned and now features a web-page with supporting information and access to the key films discussed inside. Just as the original, descriptions and explanations of the whole process to making a film is given as well as insider tips from producers and film makers.

All the history of short-film-making, all the criteria about putting together a script, how to direct, securing funding and getting your short shown are packed into this must have for filmmakers of all types.

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