--- product_id: 207864209 title: "Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 (Filmmaker gift)" price: "23939CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207864209-cheap-movie-tricks-how-to-shoot-a-short-film-under store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 (Filmmaker gift) **Price:** 23939CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 (Filmmaker gift) - **How much does it cost?** 23939CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/207864209-cheap-movie-tricks-how-to-shoot-a-short-film-under) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How to Make a Movie on a Tight Budget Today’s indie film market is growing by leaps and bounds and filmmaker Rickey Bird and screenwriter and novelist Al Guevara are on a mission to help indie moviemakers everywhere. Bird and Guevara want to show aspiring filmmakers how to overcome common movie and video production problems: Not enough money for crews Over budget and likely making the wrong movie Can’t get the attention of an indie studio Should have started with a short film to gain attention Amateur Movie & Video Production . Thousands of aspiring filmmakers are learning how to use cheaper, widely available filmmaking technology, and the craft of making movies from books pulled from bookstore and library shelves. Their work is totally DIY and they are the most creative people you will ever meet. Rickey Bird’s Hectic Films is a Southern California enterprise building a filmmaking empire on a budget. His short films, feature films, micro docs and tutorials have landed in some of the biggest American film festivals and been seen online worldwide. The result? Millions of views worth of exposure from films online, in festivals and creative marketing literally on the street. His many projects have seen leading B actors like Hulk Hogan and Vernon Wells (Mad Max Road Warrior), make-up artists from the TV show Grimm, and stuntmen from the Call of Duty games. What you’ll learn in this book: How planning and shooting a short film today can lead to a feature-length project tomorrow Everything you need to know about writing a movie project on a burger budget Tips on how to find locations and not get arrested Shooting tips galore for building exciting scenes Sound and film editing tips and all kinds of special effects wizardry, including puppetry Screenings, promotions, and juicy tips on film festival strategy If you liked books such as How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck , The Filmmaker's Handbook , or Rebel Without a Crew , you’ll love Cheap Movie Tricks . Review: Nice, good read if you an a newbie and starting out. - I like this. Lots of ideas. Good background from someone who has been there. I'd recommend it. Review: Good quality, arrived promptly - Great quality and very interesting. Bought it as a present for a film maker ## Features - Pages Count - 290. Binding type - Perfect. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 261,990 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 98 in Performing Arts Reference 117 in Cinematography Production & Technology 185 in Film Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 363 Reviews | ## Images ![Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 (Filmmaker gift) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81W7Obwd+gL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice, good read if you an a newbie and starting out. *by D***D on 18 November 2024* I like this. Lots of ideas. Good background from someone who has been there. I'd recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, arrived promptly *by J***N on 2 September 2024* Great quality and very interesting. Bought it as a present for a film maker ### ⭐⭐⭐ learned to stretch my budget creatively. *by T***H on 6 May 2024* "Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000" is a godsend for indie filmmakers like me. With its insider tips and practical advice, I learned to stretch my budget creatively. This book empowered me to bring my vision to life without compromising quality. 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