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Reel Truth by Reed Martin - Everything You Need to Know About Filmmaking Book
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- The Reel Truth: Everything You Didn't Know You Need to Know Abou
- ISBN
- 9780571211036
- Book Title
- Reel Truth
- Item Length
- 8.3in
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.5in
- Genre
- Business & Economics, Performing Arts
- Topic
- Business Aspects, Strategic Planning, Industries / Entertainment
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- 5.6in
- Item Weight
- 16.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 544 Pages
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Did you know that most of the biggest indie filmmakers, screenwriters, and producers working today each made the same avoidable mistakes early on in their careers? The Reel Truth details the pitfalls, snares, and roadblocks that aspiring filmmakers encounter. Reed Martin interviewed more than one hundred luminaries from the independent film world to discuss the near misses that almost derailed their first and second films and identify the close shaves that could have cut their careers short. Other books may tell you the best way to make your independent film or online short, but no other book describes so candidly how to spot and avoid such issues and obstacles as equipment problems, shooting-day snafus, postproduction myths, theatrical distribution deal breakers, and dozens of other commonly made missteps, including the top fifty mistakes every filmmaker makes. From personal experience and his years as a freelance reporter covering independent film for USA Today and Filmmaker magazine, Martin uncovers the truth about the risks and potential rewards that go with chasing celluloid glory. Whether you're writing a screenplay, looking for financing, about to start shooting, or thinking about investing time and money (or someone else's money) in an independent film, The Reel Truth is a must-read.
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Farrar, Straus & Giroux
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0571211038
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9780571211036
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Book Title
Reel Truth
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Business Aspects, Strategic Planning, Industries / Entertainment
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Business & Economics, Performing Arts
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.3in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
5.6in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
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"Packed with practical advice and anecdotes from successful indie icons,The Reel Truthis an essential guide for any aspiring filmmaker."-Tom Ortenberg, President of Lionsgate"The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. WithThe Reel Truth, Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival."-Ted Hope, producer ofThe Ice Storm"There's an entire genre of books that exist to tell people how to make movies. How to make cheap movies, how to make horror movies, how to make independent movies, how to direct, how to write, how to storyboard, how to use a camera. And many of the books are either dry instructional reads or hopelessly out of date. It's been a long time since Rick Schmidt'sHow to Make a Feature Film at Used-Car Priceshas been relevant to the reality of how things work on a technical level, but there it is on shelves anyway. Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent film production and distribution. So many potential filmmakers have found themselves stymied by simple, basic things: how to make a living off of filmmaking, how to approach the process, how to protect themselves legally and artistically. The Reel Truthnot only offers current and crucial information, it does so in a way that suggests a realistic approach to the idea of a life in filmmaking while still managing to encourage. Tricky stuff, and well-done-I learned volumes from this book. You can throw out that whole shelf full of books about how to make movies, because from now on, this is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking."-Drew McWeeny a.k.a Moriarty,Ain't It Cool News"Reed Martin'sThe Reel Truthis a must-have manual of knowledge and entertainment for beginning and experienced filmmakers. The stories within are hilarious, sad and familiar. The chapter on post-production catastrophes when nearing your finish line is worth the price of admission alone. To not have this information as a filmmaker is like scuba diving alone, skydiving without packing your own parachute, or practicing unsafe sex -why risk it?" -Chris Eyre, director,Smoke Signals "Indispensable." --Tom Bernard, President of Sony Pictures Classics"The perilous and shifting independent film business is notoriously difficult to pin down, but Reed Martin has done just that-he's created a brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry. Comprehensive and entertaining,The Reel Truthis jam-packed with the experiences of some of the industry's most active film makers, whose successes, failures, and insight form an essential document for anyone attempting to break in." --Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindproducer, Anthony Bregman, The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. With The Reel Truth , Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival., The most up-to-date guide readers could want...No one who embarks on a feature of his or her own after reading T he Reel Truth can say he or she has not been warned--and, more important, not been prepared., The Reel Truth is definitely a book every filmmaker should read. Reed Martin does a great job of covering everything from first-timer mistakes to new paths in distribution and gets some really great advice from leading producers, distributors, writers--pretty much everyone., Making a movie, be it a five-minute short or a two-hour feature, takes more than vision. In his witty and addictively readable book The Reel Truth , author Reed Martin provides 500 pages of how-to advice for would-be De Palmas--everything from financing to casting, scoring to marketing--and backs it up with cautionary anecdotes and tips from famous directors., This is an amazingly well-researched and accurate chronicle of independent filmmaking. I learned so much--things I wish I'd known when I was in the middle of it all myself. It is hard sometimes to make filmmaking advice flow with dramatic interest, but Reed Martin keeps it clear, eloquent, and fresh. I would definitely suggest The Reel Truth to aspiring filmmakers--it would make a great textbook--and I am personally looking forward to the next volume, especially now., "The Reel Truthis definitely a book every filmmaker should read. Reed Martin does a great job of covering everything from first-timer mistakes to new paths in distribution and gets some really great advice from leading producers, distributors, writers-pretty much everyone." -Brian Newman, CEO, Tribeca Film Institute "[Martin] interviewed Danny Boyle, Christine Vachon, Doug Liman, Barbara Kopple, Alexander Payne, Darren Aronofsky, and Werner Herzog along with dozens of indie film execs. He says he asked everyone two questions: 'What's the worst advice you ever got?' and 'What do you wish somebody had told you that would have saved you a lot of trouble?' . . . Martin peppersThe Reel Truth's tales of woe with inspirational stories about tough-minded auteurs who refuse to give up.'" -Hugh Hart,The San Francisco Chronicle "The road to making an indie film can seem more like the stations of the cross at times. Reed Martin'sThe Reel Truthis the gospel telling of a journey that many martyrs have taken before. Bring it with you for inspiration, and as a reminder that any movie that gets made is a miracle." -Matt Tyrnauer, director/producer,Valentino: The Last Emperor "Reed Martin'sThe Reel Truthis not only a terrific guide for aspiring filmmakers and a modern textbook for film school students everywhere. The advice and anecdotes in the chapters covering production, marketing, distribution, and online exhibition are useful for working filmmakers as well. For anyone hoping to make a successful independent film-especially in today's hyper-competitive environment-The Reel Truthis required reading." -Miguel Arteta, director,Youth in Revolt, andThe Good Girl"A brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry." -Anthony Bregman, producer ofEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"This book is indispensable." -Tom Bernard, Copresident, Sony Pictures Classics"The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. WithThe Reel Truth, Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival." -Ted Hope, producer ofThe Ice Storm"Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent-film production and distribution today. This is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking." -Drew McWeeny, aka Moriarty,Ain't It Cool News"Packed with practical advice and anecdotes from successful indie icons, Reed has written a guidebook essential for any aspiring filmmaker." -Tom Ortenberg, President of Theatrical Films, The Weinstein Company"The most up-to-date guide readers could want…No one who embarks on a feature of his or her own after reading The Reel Truthcan say he or she has not been warned-and, more important, not been prepared." -Jim Hemphill,American Cinematographer Magazine "A must-have manual of knowledge and entertainment for beginning and experienced filmmakers...To not have this information is like scuba diving by yourself, skyd, Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent-film production and distribution today. This is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking., "A brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry."-Anthony Bregman, producer ofEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"This book is indispensable."-Tom Bernard, Copresident, Sony Pictures Classics"The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. WithThe Reel Truth, Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival."-Ted Hope, producer ofThe Ice Storm"Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent-film production and distribution today. This is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking."-Drew McWeeny, aka Moriarty,Ain't It Cool News, What's great about The Reel Truth isn't simply its usefulness, but its thoroughness...Martin's invaluable book will help you navigate the treacherous terrain of the modern independent film scene., Reed Martin interviews some of the brightest minds in independent cinema, including Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire") and Christopher Nolan ("Memento"), for riveting first-person accounts of their own success stories as well as the moments when their careers could have ended right then and there if they opted to give up ...More importantly, Martin offers practical lessons for those still dedicated enough to want to make a film, "Indispensable." --Tom Bernard, President of Sony Pictures Classics"The perilous and shifting independent film business is notoriously difficult to pin down, but Reed Martin has done just that-he's createda brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry. Comprehensive and entertaining,The Reel Truthis jam-packed with the experiences of some of the industry's most active film makers, whose successes, failures, and insight form anessentialdocument for anyone attempting to break in." --Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindproducer, Anthony Bregman, "The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. WithThe Reel Truth, Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival."-Ted Hope, producer ofThe Ice Storm"There's an entire genre of books that exist to tell people how to make movies. How to make cheap movies, how to make horror movies, how to make independent movies, how to direct, how to write, how to storyboard, how to use a camera. And many of the books are either dry instructional reads or hopelessly out of date. It's been a long time since Rick Schmidt'sHow to Make a Feature Film at Used-Car Priceshas been relevant to the reality of how things work on a technical level, but there it is on shelves anyway. Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent film production and distribution. So many potential filmmakers have found themselves stymied by simple, basic things: how to make a living off of filmmaking, how to approach the process, how to protect themselves legally and artistically. The Reel Truthnot only offers current and crucial information, it does so in a way that suggests a realistic approach to the idea of a life in filmmaking while still managing to encourage. Tricky stuff, and well-done-I learned volumes from this book. You can throw out that whole shelf full of books about how to make movies, because from now on, this is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking."-Drew McWeeny a.k.a Moriarty,Ain't It Cool News"Reed Martin'sThe Reel Truthis a must-have manual of knowledge and entertainment for beginning and experienced filmmakers. The stories within are hilarious, sad and familiar. The chapter on post-production catastrophes when nearing your finish line is worth the price of admission alone. To not have this information as a filmmaker is like scuba diving alone, skydiving without packing your own parachute, or practicing unsafe sex -why risk it?" -Chris Eyre, director,Smoke Signals "Indispensable." --Tom Bernard, President of Sony Pictures Classics"The perilous and shifting independent film business is notoriously difficult to pin down, but Reed Martin has done just that-he's created a brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry. Comprehensive and entertaining,The Reel Truthis jam-packed with the experiences of some of the industry's most active film makers, whose successes, failures, and insight form an essential document for anyone attempting to break in." --Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindproducer, Anthony Bregman, The road to making an indie film can seem more like the stations of the cross at times. Reed Martin's The Reel Truth is the gospel telling of a journey that many martyrs have taken before. Bring it with you for inspiration, and as a reminder that any movie that gets made is a miracle., "Reed Martin interviews some of the brightest minds in independent cinema, including Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire") and Christopher Nolan ("Memento"), for riveting first-person accounts of their own success stories as well as the moments when their careers could have ended right then and there if they opted to give up ...More importantly, Martin offers practical lessons for those still dedicated enough to want to make a film." --Christian Toto, Examiner.com (Denver), Reed Martin has written a production guide filled with indispensible information and enlightening anecdotes. The novice filmmaker can learn something by opening to any page in The Reel Truth ., Packed with practical advice and anecdotes from successful indie icons, Reed has written a guidebook essential for any aspiring filmmaker., An invaluable resource for those striking out on their own...From production, post-production, marketing and distribution, the book also covers such areas as dealing with music licensing, investors, script theft and securing legal help. However, it is Martin's personal interviews with leading directors, writers, producers and studio executives that offers "The Reel Truth" an extra layer of validity and insight to make it a true "insider's guide., A must-have manual of knowledge and entertainment for beginning and experienced filmmakers...To not have this information is like scuba diving by yourself, skydiving without packing your own parachute...why risk it?, Reed Martin's The Reel Truth is not only a terrific guide for aspiring filmmakers and a modern textbook for film school students everywhere. The advice and anecdotes in the chapters covering production, marketing, distribution, and online exhibition are useful for working filmmakers as well. For anyone hoping to make a successful independent film--especially in today's hyper-competitive environment-- The Reel Truth is required reading., "A brilliant how-to manual for tackling and mastering the industry." -Anthony Bregman, producer ofEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"This book is indispensable." -Tom Bernard, Copresident, Sony Pictures Classics"The path to the premiere and beyond of any feature film is a minefield. WithThe Reel Truth, Reed Martin has given new filmmakers the battalion of bomb detectors necessary for survival." -Ted Hope, producer ofThe Ice Storm"Reed Martin has created a smart, engaging read that is also one of the most comprehensive and cutting-edge looks at the changing face of independent-film production and distribution today. This is the one book I would call essential for anyone who really wants to make a career out of filmmaking." -Drew McWeeny, aka Moriarty,Ain't It Cool News"Packed with practical advice and anecdotes from successful indie icons, Reed has written a guidebook essential for any aspiring filmmaker." -Tom Ortenberg, President of Theatrical Films, The Weinstein Company"The most up-to-date guide readers could want…No one who embarks on a feature of his or her own after reading The Reel Truthcan say he or she has not been warned-and, more important, not been prepared." -Jim Hemphill,American Cinematographer Magazine, [Martin] interviewed Danny Boyle, Christine Vachon, Doug Liman, Barbara Kopple, Alexander Payne, Darren Aronofsky, and Werner Herzog along with dozens of indie film execs. He says he asked everyone two questions: 'What's the worst advice you ever got?' and 'What do you wish somebody had told you that would have saved you a lot of trouble?' . . . Martin peppers The Reel Truth 's tales of woe with inspirational stories about tough-minded auteurs who refuse to give up.'
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