The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead: How to Make Your Own Heart-Racing Horror Movie - Softcover

Draven, Danny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240812069 ISBN 13: 9780240812069

Verlag: Focal Press, 2009

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Making a horror movie is often a good first step into a career in the ultra-competitive film industry. It's comparatively easy to find funding and distribution for horror films, plus they are cheaper to produce: big name stars aren't required because the monster is the star. The genre is more popular than ever, yet aspiring filmmakers don't have adequate resources on the in's and out's of producing a really good horror film, one that sends shivers down the viewer's spine. This necronomicon (or book of the dead) will be an invaluable resource for aspiring filmmakers on a tight budget. The book covers the entire process of horror filmmaking, from scripting and production all the way through distribution and marketing. There is a strong emphasis throughout on storytelling and understanding what scares the audience, and why. The book features interviews with leading horror directors, actors, and crew.

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Danny Draven is an award-winning independent producer/director/writer who has directed over six horror features. From slasher movies to supernatural thrillers, his films have gained a cult following worldwide. His movies include Horrorvision, Hell Asylum, Cryptz, Stuart Gordon Presents: Deathbed, Darkwalker, and Ghost Month. His first film, Horrorvision, appeared on the Sci-Fi channel's William Shatner's Full Moon Fright Night. Draven also won the Best Director award at the Chicago Horror Film Festival for his film Ghost Month.Draven is currently a member of the the Producers Guild of America, Horror Writers Association, and Motion Picture Editors Guild.

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Produce, direct and promote your own chilling horror film with real-world advice from award-winning, independent producer/director Danny Draven! From the history of horror and the technique of the scare to pre-production and distribution, this complete guide to horror filmmaking uncovers all the insider secrets for creating your own successful movie. Sharing his personal filmmaking experience, Draven reveals how to create a spine-tingling horror film from start to finish. You ll not only discover how to craft the story, but also how to master using production techniques, music, lighting and editing to thrill audiences. Straight-from-the-set tips will help you avoid common filmmaking pitfalls, and extensive information on marketing and distribution will show you how to get your film out to the public. Plus, learn from groundbreaking horror legends including: *Lloyd Kaufman, Toxic Avenger *Robert Kurtzman, From Dusk till Dawn *James Wan, Saw *Robert Englund, Freddy Krueger from the Nightmare of Elm Street films *Stuart Gordon, Re-Animator *Tom Savini, Night of the Living Dead *"Godfather of Gore" Herschell Gordon Lewis *Charles Band, Trancers *David DeCoteau, Puppet Master 3 *John D. LeMay, Friday the 13^th: The Series *Debbie Rochon, Tromeo & Juliet *Reggie Bannister, Phantasm *and many more Find even more hands-on horror advice and over an hour of video extras on the companion web site! Featuring: *Behind-the-scenes footage from Ghost Month, Cryptz, Darkwalker and Deathbed *A collection of independent horror film trailers *Sample scripts, schedules and agreements *Classic behind-the-scenes footage from Puppetmaster, Blood Dolls, Dead Hate the Living and more courtesy of Full Moon Features *Listing of horror film festivals and distributors

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Focal Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0240812069
• ISBN 13: 9780240812069
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 400
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