Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book
The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can. Topics covered include:
Concept
Budget
Finding equipment
Assembling a crew
Casting
Arranging for location
Locating festivals and ancillary markets
Working with the unions
Film vs. digital video
Plus: A list of film schools
Oscar-winning shorts and nominees
A selection of short-film festivals
Actual short-film budgets
Sample scripts and shooting schedules
A helpful short-film glossary

This work breaks down the film industry and lists exactly what it takes to crack into each market (except acting). It offers advice from industry insiders: screenwriters; directors; and production designers.

A guidebook for child and teen actors and their parents on the UK and US TV and Film industries from top Hollywood talent manager Frederick Levy. • Training • The Tools (Headshots, CV) • The Players (Agents, Managers) • Auditions • Booking the Job • Working on set • Publicity • Child Labor Laws • Education • Parents in the Biz • Building a Career Filled with anecdotes about working in the business, the book is an entertaining and informative read, offering firm, practical advice not just from the author but also from other actors, acting coaches, agents and casting directors from both sides of the Atlantic.