The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking: An Insider's Guide to Making Movies Outside of Hollywood (Paperback)

The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking: An Insider's Guide to Making Movies Outside of Hollywood Book Description

Critically acclaimed, award-winning independent filmmakers Mark and Michael Polish offer this practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring, promoting, and distributing short and feature films--an indispensable resource for anyone interested in filmmaking.
Less than a decade since they began working in the movies, Mark and Michael Polish have established themselves as critically acclaimed, award-winning independent filmmakers. Their innovative approach to art direction, use of digital photography, and ability to attract stellar talent to their modestly budgeted films sprang from necessity; now these aesthetics have become admired trademarks of their work.
Infused with this same balance of artistic integrity and popular appeal, "The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking" is a practical guide to writing, shooting, editing, scoring, promoting, and distributing short and feature films. Mark and Michael have packed this book with star-studded, often hilarious tales from their own experiences--as well as helpful insider photos. This is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in filmmaking, whether a high school student with a $500 budget or a serious filmmaker looking for a fresh approach.

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About the Author :

Mark Polish has contributed to The Declaration of Independent Filmmaking: An Insider's Guide to Making Movies Outside of Hollywood as an author. Born in El Centro, California in the early 1970's, Mark and Michael Polish, identical twin brothers collectively known as the Polish Brothers, have made three critically lauded and award winning independent feature films. Upon the 1999 release of their first film, Twin Falls Idaho, Roger Ebert hailed it as "one of the best films of the year." And Janet Maslin of the New York Times said, "Twin Falls Idaho has style, gravity and originality to spare." Winner of the 2001 Independent Spirit Award's John Cassavete's Best Independent Film Award, and the 2001 Seattle International Film Festival's New

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