The Complete Guide to Writing, Producing, and Directing a Low-Budget
Short Film is a comprehensive step-by-step overview of how to complete
and promote a low-budget short film. It begins with how to write a short
script, keeping in mind the goal of shooting it in one or at most two
days. It discusses how to finalize your script by getting feedback and
then preparing it for production through doing a scene breakdown and
possibly a storyboard. It describes how to direct the film yourself or
work with a director, audition the actors and cast the short, plan for
and participate in the shoot, and work with an editor to finish your
film. Finally, it discusses how to get your film shown, including
entering it in festivals, and concludes with an extensive list of
resources and references, including books, articles, script and
storyboard software, conferences, expos, festivals, and more.