The Beginning Filmmaker's Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your First Film

The Beginning Filmmaker's GuidecontainsThe Creative Side: DirectingThe economics of directing Casting and rehearsing actorsHandling disputesCamera setups and movementTurning an approved script into a shooting scriptCrews and equipmentPre- and post-production essentials The Business SideThe package: putting together your offering/prospectus with a sample budgetTen sources of fundingAcquiring and creating a promotable conceptOption agreements and Author's rightsProduction-Distribution AgreementsThe "Pick-Up" DealDistributors for HireAll about profits, gross and netFive important contracts every producer must negotiate carefullyAlso contains and appendix of contact info for Film Festivals, Associations and Labor Organizations, Sample Release Form, as well as other vital details.