If you want to make films, make films. Since only four students in each class of 45 at the country's top film schools get chosen to direct an advanced narrative film, we advise getting this book, picking up a camera, and getting going.
Concrete, creative suggestions for initiating a writing schedule, pooling financial resources (or choosing the right low-APR credit card) and feigning confidence in the face of blind fear.
"A Great Book - Inspiring and Encouraging - Plus Useful !" - Amazon Reader
"I love film and read about making films to feed my dream. I've read text book style books, handbooks, and how-to's. This book actually defies those brandings and makes itself into something all together new - an ENCOURAGING, HUMORFUL and HELPFUL book about what you have to do to make a film."
"Great motivation to get out there and get creating" — Amazon Reader
"The authors really break down the information for you and make it easy to digest. It's truthful and written with a down to earth perspective. When I bought the book I was expecting more focus on technique and "rules" associated with the craft but found it to be more along the lines of a really good pep talk. If you're feeling discouraged or overwhelmed with making your own films this is the book for you, full of very good and practical advice."
"Good Read! Very insightful" — Amazon Reader
"I'm over 40 pages in and it's an easy, fun read that has a lot of insight on the life and everyday situations a director/ videographer/ etc face. Not a technical book, but very insightful. It talks about stuff like choosing actors, how to find creativity by watching life happen around you, why it's important to write scripts to be ready before opportunity knocks and why not to wait to receive permission to make your film! The authors talk about their experience in film school, it's flaws and also the everyday experience of working on the set (like show up first and make sure the coffee is made and how to choose workers who bring positive attitudes)."
