About the Book

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).

Critical Praise

“The king of independent film.” — Casey Affleck, Academy Award® Nominated Actor (Good Will Hunting, Ocean’s Eleven)

“Dean brings all the resources needed.” — David O. Russell, Academy Award® Nominated Director (Flirting with Disaster, The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook, Spanking the Monkey, Three Kings)

“Dean is relentless... He’s going to make your film—I can’t say that about most people.” — Michelle Satter (Sundance Institute Founding Director, Feature Film Program)

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Product Details

• ISBN: 9780062280060
• ISBN 10: 0062280066
• Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
• On Sale: 03/04/2014
• Trimsize: 5.310 in (w) x 8.000 in (h) x 0.580 in (d)
• Pages: 256
• List Price: $15.99
• BISAC1 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / General
• BISAC2 : PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / Reference
• BISAC3 : PERFORMING ARTS / Business Aspects
• BISAC4 : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Entertainment