A GUIDE TO LOW-BUDGET FILMMAKING
A revelation for all would-be filmmakers, it's the essential guide to the nuts-and-bolts of making a film, and a must-have for anyone thinking of making a film on one of the low-budget Microwave, iFeatures or Catalyst schemes, whose recent critical and box-office successes include Lady Macbeth, God's Own Country and The Levelling.
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"This is the book I wish I had when I started out working in the movies. Would that it had existed a few decades ago. It's detailed, optimistic and full of practical and useful information" - John Malkovich, Actor, Writer & Producer."an insightful and crystal clear read for anyone wanting to produce their first film be it a short or a feature" - Fodhla Cronin O'Reilly, Producer.
"Takes you through every stage from conception to distribution in clear concise steps. Brilliant" - Colm Meaney, Actor & Producer.
"A fantastically comprehensive, nuts-and-bolts breakdown of the entire production process, offering essential practical guidance for anyone serious about making a film that audiences will eventually want to see" - Matt Mueller, Editor, Screen International.
A PROFESSIONAL APPROACH FOR SCREENWRITERS AND WRITER-DIRECTORS
Rocliffe Notes is a compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers which brings together tips and opinions from over 140 film and TV industry professionals, and provides a step-by-step, common-sense guide on how writers and writer-directors can best present themselves to the industry. Including insider insights from award-winning industry players, it details their habits, writing processes, daily passions and preoccupations, whilst also looking at the nuts and bolts of the industry, aiming to motivate writers on their own creative journey, maximise networking opportunities and encourage a professional approach to writing. An essential armament in any writer’s store, contributors include: Moira Buffini, Danny Huston, David Parfitt, Jack Thorne, Sarah Gavron, John Madden, John Yorke, Nik Powell, Peter Kosminsky, Christine Langan and Asif Kapadia.
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"A really useful guide to getting on in the world of film" - Richard Eyre."An indispensable addition to the writer's bookshelf" - Lock and load, brides of Christ