A manual for screenwriters and filmmakers, in the form of notes, on how to take your career from amateur writer to proThis book does not explain how to write a screenplay but is rather astep-by-step, common sense guide on how writers can best present themselves to the industry. Designed for the enthusiastic amateur preparing to be a professional, it provides insider confidences, from established industry players to peers. The book assumes that the reader is vigorously writing and ready to commit to a career. A revelation for all would-be screenwriters, this is a guide to living the screenwriter's life--the habits, writing atmospheres, creative processes, daily passions, and preoccupations. It explores new opportunities within the digital platform as well as how to maximize networking opportunities. This book is an essential armament in any screenwriter's store.

A second book in the ROCLIFFE NOTES series, formed from the questions of newer filmmakers. This is a practical compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers in the form of notes and opinions. These provide a step-by-step, common-sense guide, with suggestions on how filmmakers package a film. The book covers everything you need to know to get a low-budget film made, from understanding budgeting and different types of finance, to casting, crewing, scheduling, production and festival strategy. This book explains how to turn your script into a film. It offers a unique insight by providing insider confidences, from established industry players to peers, on how you don't need permission to make films. A revelation for all would-be filmmakers, this is a guide to the nuts and bolts of making a film.