How to Shoot a Feature Film For Under $10,000

Book excerpt: "Bret Stern's maverick approach to no-budget filmmaking bucks much of the usual indie advice with down & dirty ways to get it done. All aspects of filmmaking are addressed--script, casting, locations, equipment, lighting, sound...& all sorts of other details the first-time director has to consider. "Chris Gore, Film Threat Online. "Stern's book is wicked, irreverent & entirely accurate...an important work," raves Gersh Morningstar of The Florida Bluesheet. "Stern produces real advice, like how to choose film stock & the best way to fake out the cops when nabbed on an illegal shoot," says Entertainment Weekly's Daniel Fierman. You don't need to want to make a movie to enjoy this hilarious & informative new work. If you even once had a friend who knew some guy with a cousin who had a friend that went to film school, then you'll love this book. Gonzo filmmaker, Bret Stern, has created what is soon to become the GenXer's classic guide to indie filmmaking. 40% discount, returnable. Raintree County Press, 11 West 17th St., New York, NY 10011 (212) 874-5011. Large national advertising campaign begins after Labor Day, 1999.