by Maureen Ryan
First published 2023
Maureen Ryan maps the complete journey of low-budget filmmaking from concept to screen. She structures her guide around production meetings, walking readers through each phase of creating a film. Ryan provides detailed checklists that start twelve weeks before cameras roll and extend through principal photography, secondary shoots, and postproduction. Every aspect of the filmmaking process gets thorough coverage, from initial planning to final delivery. Ryan brings authority to her instruction as co-producer of James Marsh's Man on Wire, which won the 2009 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Her book serves both newcomers learning the ropes and seasoned producers seeking systematic approaches to managing complex projects.
Genres: non-fiction, how-to, film, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: how-to
350 pages · Hardcover · Michael Wiese Productions