Where does a young filmmaker begin? With the right short-film concept and this book!The right short can be a filmmaker's "business card" in Hollywood. Here's the authoritative handbook by one of Hollywood's most connected insiders that offers a step-by-step guide through the entire creative process of shooting a short film, as well as expert advice from established filmmakers, and a final game plan for promoting and selling the film once it's in the can.Topics covered include: € Concept € Budget€ Finding equipment € Assembling a crew€ Casting€ Arranging for location€ Locating festivals and ancillary markets € Working with the unions€ Film vs. digital videoPlus:€ A list of film schools € Oscar-winning shorts and nominees€ A selection of short-film festivals€ Actual short-film budgets€ Sample scripts and shooting schedules € A helpful short-film glossary