What They Don't Teach You at Film School

You don't have to go to film school to make movies as it made clear in this practical handbook that offers 161 strategies to make movies no matter what. A lot cheaper than a year's tuition. the book has solutions for surviving both the large and the small crises of filmmaking. From how to finish (or get started on...) your script, through dealing with jealous actors, abandoned lovers, mutinous crews, and angry investors, to what to do when it's all finally in the can. 'If you are crazy enough to make a film, be smart enough to buy this book' - Slamdance Film Festival

"Full of great insight...on how to navigate your way through all aspects of the moviemaking process." - Cathy Konrad, producer of Scream"

Camille Landau and Tiare White are both graduates of the American Film Institute and the USC film school. Together they have made over 30 short films, many of which have won awards in festivals throughout the world. They live in South California.

You don't have to go to film school to make movies, and What They Don't Teach You at Film School offers you 161 practical strategies to make your movies no matter what. A lot cheaper than a year's tuition, this book has solutions for surviving both the large and small crises of filmmaking. From how to finish (or get started on...) your script, through dealing with jealous actors, abandoned lovers, mutinous crews, angry landlords, and even angrier investors, to what to do when you're finally done, this is an invaluable guide. Film-school veterans Camille Landau and Tiare White draw from their experiences and those of other filmmakers to show you how to make a film on your terms, no matter who or what is standing in your way. Filled with pointed anecdotes, warm humor, and healthy common sense, sections include: Take story meetings with eight year olds Shyness won't get you the donuts Duct tape miracles Inventing celebrity Ten answers to "Are you done yet?" Don't fall in love with the cast or crew (but if you do...).

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