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Guerilla Film Makers Handbook 3e Paperback – 25 Jan. 2006

by Chris Jones (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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Brand new edition of this bestseller - the only book an amateur film maker needs! An entirely new, updated, and expanded third edition of the UK's best-selling filmmaker's bible, last updated in 2000. This new edition builds upon the most successful features of the previous books. It is larger in format, and includes hundreds more illustrations, diagrams, and box-outs. The Q&A approach with experts is attractive in content and easy to digest. Where else can you listen to over 150 of the most knowledgeable people as they discuss their particular areas of expertise? And being filmmakers (not historians or lecturers), Jones and Jolliffe know which questions to ask and which are irrelevant or a distraction. They get to the core. The first half of this book is expanded with significantly more expert interviewees, delving into new areas of filmmaking not covered in the second edition. And all of the case studies are brand new, featuring in-depth stories from recent low-budget success stories like "Shaun of the Dead", "Open Water", and "Saw". This book comes with a DVD, packed with further Interviews with filmmakers, as well as theatrical trailers and other goodies.
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  1. Print length
    756 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Continuum
  4. Publication date
    25 Jan. 2006
  5. Dimensions
    19.05 x 4.45 x 24.77 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    082647988X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0826479884
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"'This book will save you about five years worth of trials, errors, heartbreaks, and unpleasant credit card statements... Totally indispensable... It really doesn't get much better than this.' TOTAL FILM 'It's in an undisputed position as the indispensable guide for first-time filmmakers.... Astonishing.' FILM REVIEW 'Comprehensive and invaluable... a revelatory read that will inform and inspire in equal measure' EMPIRE 'Immensely informative and entertaining to read... a terrific book for anyone interested in films' BBC Radio 4"

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Chris Jones and Genevieve Jolliffe are independent filmmakers and their experience in the field is unparalleled.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Continuum; 3rd edition (25 Jan. 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 756 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 082647988X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0826479884
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 4.45 x 24.77 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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Chris Jones

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* Founder of Create50

* Author of The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbooks series.

* Filmmaker with four features and an Oscar shortlisted short under his belt.

* Creative director at the London Screenwriters’ Festival

* Founder of TEDxEaling

Passionate about all things film, Chris has spent his life watching movies, making movies and helping others make their movies. His major projects include action thriller ‘The Runner’, serial killer thriller ‘White Angel’ and paranormal horror ‘Urban Ghost Story’.

Chris co-created and authored The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series, and currently there are eight editions. He also made the multi-award winning and Oscars shortlisted film ‘Gone Fishing’.

Chris runs the London Screenwriters Festival, TEDxEaling, as well as other training masterclasses for creatives.

In 2014 he completed the crowd created 50 Kisses feature film which entered the Guinness Book Of Records for most screenwriters on a feature film.

In 2016 he released the first Create50 book, Twisted50, available in soft back and Kindle which raced to number one on Amazon on the first day.

Chris runs regular film making workshops for filmmakers with low price points so that everyone can attend and get making their projects.

Right now Chris is developing the feature film ‘Rocketboy’ and running more Create50 projects.

Read his blog at www.ChrisJonesBlog.com

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Alps Lifee
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all budding and existing film makers.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2015
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even though I just got the book Im about 25% through and I am truely inspired, educated and relieved.

why relieved? because I am on the verge of doing exactly what most of these film makers have done but lacked knowledge of what to do next, its also inspiring to push me on more, the book keeps on pushing me harder to get to where i want to be and inspiring me to do better.
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J J Walsh
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love It!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2014
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Great Books, I have been six months at my TV/FILM/MEDIA/PHOTOGRAPHY Course now and I love it. I am in the middle of shooting my first short film. I don't like Editing so far, but with this book and my own PC at home, I am starting to get the hang of it. Great Books. I have bought my first movie camera, and starting to get to know it. This book helps, I like it!
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Brad Strider
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for those aiming to be in the industry
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 June 2012
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I am 15 and very eager to get into the film industry. This book is packed with helpful interviews that cover a wide range of topics such is training, Pre-production, productions, Post-Production, finance and others. It even evaluates film school which was a major plus for me. If you want a career in the film industry, BUY THIS BOOK!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good content
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 December 2010
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I am mixed about this book. The content is great, but the emphasis is on shooting on film. In an age of HD digital video, I am not sure that's really essential anymore. But if you are, then this is an excellent book. The cartoons are a bit gimmky tho.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrific
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 July 2021
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Just full of terrible advice. For example ‘don’t make a short movie, as no one will see it and no one cares about short movie awards’

It’s just full of interviews with people thinking ‘my way or the high way’ nonsense.
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Natasha Creamer
5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 December 2013
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As a young film enthusiast I was debating the pros and cons of going to film school or attempting to break into the film industry alone. This book is a great read for anybody trying to make these decisions, I feel much more confident and informed now that I've read the filmmakers handbook!
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valentina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great seller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2019
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Good condition. Accurate description.
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LKG Povey
3.0 out of 5 stars Question and Answer Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 May 2014
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Q & A says it all for the layout of this book. Everything is layout as an interview, it's bit like sitting across a table from someone and talking to them directly. You can pick up useful information you've never heard of but there not exactly going to walk you though it step by step. This is not a guide book and far from it. It has the opinions of working professionals within a very difficult job market. You can not read this book cover to cover. Its more of a book you would pick up if you had question in mind, a lot like a dictionary or encyclopedia. It won't help you if you have no idea about film making or what you project is going to be realistic, because frankly a lot of people are unrealistic when it comes to scriptwriting. If your goal is to write a magnificent script and sell it that's ok. But what I really want to know as someone interested, someone starting out on a journey of discovery is what is a good basic idea, basic script that anyone can follow. So in summary I think combined with other books this is a great book to have on your shelf simply to read now and again.
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An Extensive Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy IT! Very Informative.
Reviewed in the United States on 21 September 2015
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Much more than I every expected. Much thicker than I expected. It is FAT and Filled with so much useful information. Thanks. Buy IT!
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