Avoid the mistakes that commonly ail independent filmmakers with this concise roadmap. Laced with examples from famous movies, directors, and producers throughout, this book empowers you with the practical knowledge to achieve a dream that is not intimidating as you think. This book will help you avoid commonly-encountered problems associated with budgeting, scheduling, casting, shooting, postproduction, distribution, legal issues, and much more, all written by someone who has learned these lessons the hard way- so you don't have to. * Concise, easily-implemented concepts and techniques that will keep you from hitting the pitfalls commonly encountered by independent filmmakers * Examples from famous movies, first-hand experience from the author, call-out boxes for terminology, chapter summaries, and more will empower you to successfully make your indie movie in no time * Companion website includes sample schedule sheets, budget sheets, call-out sheets, and more.