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Teens, more than any other demographic group, are being assaulted by a neverending stream of media junk food.
This hip and irreverent basic guide book to the filmmaking craft empowers teens to stop consuming and start creating quality work with step-by-step instructions on writing, producing, directing, and distributing short film or video projects.
Today, a teen with a camera and a vision; tomorrow, the next Spielberg?
Troy Lanier is an award-winning documentary filmmaker.
Clay Nichols is a distinguished playwright and screenwriter. Both teach filmmaking at St. Stephen’s Episcopal High School in Austin, Texas.
What people say
“I would recommend this book to all students who want to make a film that will get seen. If you are serious about your filmmaking, buy this book and follow it’s its game plan.”
Bart Weiss,
President, Association of Independent Film & Video
“Although it’s billed as a book for teenagers, this priceless volume provides all the information that ANYONE would need to make a short (or even longer than short) movie. If this book doesn’t make you want to pick up a camera and start shooting a movie, you better check your pulse. It’s a terrific little book.”
John Gaspard,
Co-Author: Digital Filmmaking 101
“A fun read and a great tool for anyone working with the filmmakers of tomorrow.”
Jennifer Granville,
Assistant Professor, School of Film, Ohio University