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  • The Ultimate Guide
  • By: Ricky Burchell
  • Narrated by: Trevor O'hare
  • Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)
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By: Ricky Burchell
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Summary

So, you want to make a movie and you’ve never done it before. Well the Independent Filmmaking: The Ultimate Guide is a book that can get you started on the right path and learn what to expect going on the journey of independent filmmaking. 

You will learn the basics of script writing, pre-production, finding cast and crew, production, camera, lighting, sound, editing, and distribution, just to name a few. Learn from me, a filmmaker who has learned and found success in making independent films while seeing and going through all the pitfalls.

Ricky Burchell is a successful writer, director, and producer whose “indie films” have been seen all over the world. His career in independent film started as an editor and graduated to well respected writer/director.

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A must have for first time filmmakers

He gives you an inside look at how film festival submissions work and explains how to make your film stand out from the crowd. Truly a must-have for first-time filmmakers.

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FULL OF KNOWLEGE

Well written. East to follow. Funny. To the point. I liked the audiobook. Ricky is a good guy!

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worthwhile Listen.

Ricky Burchell's Audiobook is useful on a practical level and a worthwhile listen. I highly recommend this audible.

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motivating listen!

A good audible to the craft of producing independent films. Highly recommended and Easy to listen.

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True indie Filmmaker.

This audible will get you motivated! It is up to date, is filled with very practical and useful advice and information, and is also quite hilarious.

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Fantastic!

Great audible for any independent filmmaker interested in submitting their film to film festivals. Recommended.

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for independent filmmakers.

Everything you need to know to make an independent film is in this audible. Topics include scriptwriting, business and legal considerations, financing, casting, crew selection, shooting, post-production, film festivals, distribution and more.

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Thoughtful

Very insightful, thoughtful, a frank guide to navigating the shark-infested film festival waters, with many great ideas on promotion and tactics

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Changed my film life

The author gets you into action right away. No time diving deep into "why" or theory. By the end of the audible, I had a draft + 2 full rewrites COMPLETE.

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Good Audible.

This audible is becoming the reference audible among a growing field of independent moviemaking audibles serving the new boom in filmmaking. This is a must-have audible.

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