Making It Big in Shorts: Faster, Better, Cheaper : The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films

Adelman explains the basics of how to make a short film from concept to creation to debut, discussing topics such as film locations, subjects, actors, writing, and launching one's film. The third edition has been updated with chapters discussing Kickstarter, social media, and smartphone technology. Illustrations of movie makers in action are included and each chapter ends with a comprehensive recap. The text offers a great many practical tips and would be a good first read for the budding director. Annotation 2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)