Focal Press Screenwriting for Micro-Budget Films: Tips, Tricks, Hacks for Reverse Engineering Your Screenplay

This book provides guidance on screenwriting for micro-budget films, addressing the challenges faced in this area. It covers considerations necessary to write an effective screenplay for a low-budget film. Drawing on experience and case studies from films like Primer, Coherence, and Reservoir Dogs, as well as insights from screenwriters such as Joe Swanberg and Alex Ross-Perry, the book explores common pitfalls and offers practical solutions. The content includes discussions on story structure, genre considerations, and other practical aspects of low-budget filmmaking. It is suitable for aspiring screenwriters, independent filmmakers, and students of screenwriting.

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: November 30, 2021
• Author: David Greenberg
• Includes Images: Yes (B&W Only)
• ISBN Number: 9780367687694