Hollywood’s favorite recipe for success involves throwing enormous amounts of money at a production. Millions of dollars for a set, a star, or special effects. New filmmakers – armed with digital technology and information – are learning that less is more.

 

 

“These guys don’t seem to have missed a thing when it comes to how to make a digital movie for peanuts. It’s a helpful and funny guide for beginners and professionals alike.”
Jonathan Demme
Academy Award-winning director of “Silence of the Lambs”

“If you are at all interested in making a film of your own, this book is where it's at. If you are not interested in making a film of your own, read it purely for the no-nonsense, straight-shooting fun of finding out how guys like Gaspard, Newton and me waste valuable time that might be better spent on food, drink or sex. It's all about passion, man. I'll kick over food, drink and sex any day if it means making a movie.”
George Romero
Director, “Night of the Living Dead”, “Dawn of the Dead”. “Day of the Dead”, “Land of the Dead”

“Fine book, clear, precise and infinitely practical. Read it and go make a movie. Gaspard and Newton tell you how to do it from A-Z. The only thing they leave out is the blood, sweat and upon occasion tears of joy--that's where you come in.”
Tom DiCillo
Director/Writer “Living in Oblivion”

“This terrific little book explains how to make every penny count on the often arduous journey from script to screen.”
John Carpenter
Director “Halloween”, “Starman”, “Escape From New York”

“Whether your budget is in the millions, the thousands, or pocket change, the lessons in this book will help you get your cinematic vision on-screen. It's like a film school education between two covers.”
Bob Clark
Director “A Christmas Story”, “Porky's”, “Black Christmas”, “Murder By Decree”

“Almost everything I had to learn the hard way can be found in this book. Save yourself the heartache and read it before you make your first film.”
John McNaughton
Director “Wild Things”, “Mad Dog and Glory”, “Henry”, “Portrait of a Serial Killer”