The SHORT! Guide to Producing by Charles Merzbacher - 9780815394211

Taylor & Francis

The SHORT! Guide to ProducingThe Practical Essentials of Producing Short Films\nAuthor(s): Charles Merzbacher\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780815394211, 978-0815394211\nSynopsis\nIn this book, Charles Merzbacher offers a concise, definitive guide to the essential skills, techniques and logistics of producing short films, focusing on the practical knowledge needed for line producing and overseeing smaller-scale productions. Drawing on insights from real-life production scenarios, veteran filmmaker and instructor Charles Merzbacher takes producers through every stage of the production process, from fundraising, preproduction and planning to the producers role in postproduction and distribution.\n\nKey topics include:\n\nFinding a worthy project;\nSchedules and budgets;\nManaging the casting process;\nRecruiting and managing crew;\nLocation scouting;\nLegal and safety issues;\nRunning a production;\nNegotiating mus.