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Where does a young filmmaker begin' With the right short-film concept and this book! The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can. Topics covered include: Concept Budget Finding equipment Assembling a crew Casting Arranging for location Locating festivals and ancillary markets Working with the unions Film vs. digital video Plus: A list of film schools Oscar-winning shorts and nominees A selection of short-film festivals Actual short-film budgets Sample scripts and shooting schedules A helpful short-film glossary.