Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
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- Runtime
- 98 mins
Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.
Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.
Cast
- Tim League
- Guillermo del Toro
- Michael Biehn
- Jovanka Vuckovic
- Sid Haig
- Paul Schrader
- Tom Savini
- George A. Romero
- Larry Fessenden
- Lloyd Kaufman
- Heather Buckley
- Uwe Boll
- Todd Brown
- Jennifer Blanc
- Zack Bernbaum
- Justin Benson
- Yazid Benfeghoul
- Charles Band
- Patricia Chica
- Jessica Cameron
- Larry Cohen
- Dean Cundey
- Elijah Drenner
- John Fantasia
- Avi Federgreen
- Mitch Davis
- Gigi Saul Guerrero
- Marc Manus
- Kevin Kölsch
- Dennis Widmyer
Director
- Justin McConnell
Producers
- Justin McConnell
- Darryl Shaw
Screenwriter
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