What You Don't Learn in Film School
by
Shane Stanley
Blurb:
Multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Shane Stanley writes a book anyone and everyone should read if they want an entertainment industry insider's professional guidance on how to create a movie. This book is an especially invaluable tool to those who have, or plan to, attend a college or university film school. Your Complete Guide To (Independent) Filmmaking. An in-depth, no holds barred look at making movies from ‘concept to delivery’ in today’s ever-evolving climate while breaking down the dos and don’ts of (independent) filmmaking. Learn invaluable industry secrets from top to bottom and discover the truth about independent film distribution as the lid is torn off the many myths surrounding sales agents and today’s release platforms that are certain to open reader’s eyes - and ruffle a few feathers
This is very overdue and I apologize for my tardiness!
4.5 stars
What You Don't Learn in Film School by Shane Stanley is a
wonderful resource, both for those who are joining the filmmakers’ world and
for anyone else who is going to be either a worker or a boss. Does that sound
like most of us? Yes. The practical information and advice is beneficial not
only to those who have gone through cinema school but to anyone entering the
workforce. I was intrigued by the opportunity to read this book both because I grew
up in LA and attended USC—so I interacted with multiple people bitten by the
Hollywood bug—and a member of my extended family just graduated from Cinema
School.
Yes, some of the concepts are proprietary to making movies,
but the overall message…be prepared, treat everyone with respect, make connections,
and be prepared (yes, that’s a deliberate repetition)…is applicable to any
profession.
The author is generous about sharing his experiences and hard-won
knowledge and isn’t afraid to relate his mistakes or his gems. The writing
style is comfortable and easily absorbed, and the advice about things like
getting decent insurance, writing certain details into contracts, being wary of
deals that seem too good to be true, and making sure your product is properly
protected are all invaluable. I think that most professional schools cram their
students’ heads full of information but frequently forget to cover practical
elements of life. This book does a great job of covering some of that lack.
A copy of this title was provided to me for review
Sounds fascinating
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to comment, Jane! This was a great, practical book, and I learned more about the process of making movies.
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