A highly successful, award-winning independent producer shares his
funny, practical, and innovative approach to breaking into film or
television, whether you want to direct, act, write, or produce
It doesn't take film school or expensive, high-tech equipment to make a
brilliant--and marketable--movie today, says successful maverick
producer Dean Silvers. For aspiring filmmakers, it's easier than ever to
produce--and sell--their work. Secrets of Breaking into the Film and TV
Business is packed with concrete, proven advice to help you follow in
the footsteps of today's cinematic giants, many of whom broke out with
runaway independent successes. Drawing from his own experience as a
filmmaker, Silvers offers essential tips and a wealth of invaluable
knowledge about every aspect of the moviemaking business, from Internet
shorts to how to adapt, option, and collaborate on feature-length films
(with shoestring budgets).