Julie Casper Roth – författare

This is a definitive, accessible, and practical textbook that charts the course of creating a documentary – from concept to screening – breaking down filmmaking into its essential components.Inspired by workshop and classroom settings, this book focuses on process. It frees readers from the burden of technical jargon that may overwhelm first‑time filmmakers. It assists readers in gathering the necessary information required to apply for funding, find collaborators, and ultimately create a film. This book itself is a user‑friendly toolkit designed for both students and beginning filmmakers, complete with exercises, interviews with filmmakers, and checklists to keep burgeoning filmmakers on track with their projects. Ease of use is aided by a symbol system that allows the reader to select information that’s most relevant to the scope and context of their project. Actionable instructions and exercises are designed to keep the reader progressing as they usher an idea into reality.This book is a guiding companion for those who are new to making documentaries and will seamlessly fit into a semester‑length learning scheme or longer‑term projects.

This is a definitive, accessible, and practical textbook that charts the course of creating a documentary – from concept to screening – breaking down filmmaking into its essential components.Inspired by workshop and classroom settings, this book focuses on process. It frees readers from the burden of technical jargon that may overwhelm first‑time filmmakers. It assists readers in gathering the necessary information required to apply for funding, find collaborators, and ultimately create a film. This book itself is a user‑friendly toolkit designed for both students and beginning filmmakers, complete with exercises, interviews with filmmakers, and checklists to keep burgeoning filmmakers on track with their projects. Ease of use is aided by a symbol system that allows the reader to select information that’s most relevant to the scope and context of their project. Actionable instructions and exercises are designed to keep the reader progressing as they usher an idea into reality.This book is a guiding companion for those who are new to making documentaries and will seamlessly fit into a semester‑length learning scheme or longer‑term projects.

This is a definitive, accessible, and practical textbook that charts the course of creating a documentary - from concept to screening - breaking down filmmaking into its essential components.Inspired by workshop and classroom settings, this book focuses on process. It frees readers from the burden of technical jargon that may overwhelm first time filmmakers. It assists readers in gathering the necessary information required to apply for funding, find collaborators, and ultimately create a film. This book itself is a user friendly toolkit designed for both students and beginning filmmakers, complete with exercises, interviews with filmmakers, and checklists to keep burgeoning filmmakers on track with their projects. Ease of use is aided by a symbol system that allows the reader to select information that's most relevant to the scope and context of their project. Actionable instructions and exercises are designed to keep the reader progressing as they usher an idea into reality.This book is a guiding companion for those who are new to making documentaries and will seamlessly fit into a semester length learning scheme or longer term projects.