Filmmaking for Change, 2nd edition (eBook)

Part I — Development

1. The Power of Film

The Hero’s Journey — A Path with Purpose

The Open Road — Calling All Storytellers

The Shift Is On — Time for Transformation



2. Documentary Story Structure

The History — Tales of Truth

The Call to Action — Real to Reel

The Finances — Green to Green



3. Narrative Story Structure

The History of Cause Pictures — Movies with a Message

The Stories — From Facts to Fiction

The Finances — Shaking the Money Tree



Case Studies — Development

Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals



Part II — Production

1. Pre-Production

The Final Budgeting — On Your Marks!

The Crew — Get Set!

The Final Prep — Go!



2. Production

The Artist Palette — Painting with Pictures

The Nonfiction Film — Documenting Reality

The Narrative — Filming Fiction



3. Post-Production

The Post Team — An Editorial Collaboration

The Work Flow — Sculpting the Work

The Final Package — Delivering the Elements



Case Studies

Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals



Part III — Distribution

1. Marketing

The Strategies — Marketing 101

The Sales Tools — Adding the Polish

The Internet — Window to the World



2. Playing the Film Festival Circuit

The Landscape — Learning the Ropes

The Submission Strategy — How to Join the Party

The Process — Get Your Dance On



3. Distribution

The Platforms — Many Avenues to Explore

The Internet — The New Frontier

The Hybrid Strategy — A Paradigm Shift 1



4. Creating Change

Social Action Campaign — Partnerships and Taking Action

Educational Screening Events — Tool Kit and Study Guide for Schools

Formula for Measuring Change — Impact Analysis



Case Studies

Words of Wisdom from Industry Professionals



Resources

Glossary of Terms

Sample Budget

Finishing Funds Campaign — Front the Back Nine

Fundraising Sample — The Back Nine Keynote

Sample Survey

Sample Press Kit — The Highest Pass

10 Keys to Playing the Festival Circuit

Host Your Own Screening Sample

Sample Tool Kit

Delivery Requirements — Digital Platform

Delivery Requirements — International Sales

Delivery Requirements — US Theatrical and Ancillary Rights