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The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class - by Betsy Chasse (Paperback)

The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class - by  Betsy Chasse (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In The Documentary Filmmaking Guide, Betsy Chasse teaches readers everything they need to know to make a documentary: from preliminary research on topics and audiences, to developing a business plan and securing funding, to working with a production team and interviewees, to post-production, marketing, and distribution. This down-to-earth guide is truly an all-access pass to what goes on behind the camera"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A realist with a sense of humor, Chasse is both stringent and encouraging as she covers every aspect of creating a successful production." --<i>Booklist</i> starred review <p/> How to Make and Distribute a Documentary without Losing Your Mind or Going Broke</b> <p/>Documentary filmmaking requires more than just a passion for the subject, whether it be one's personal story or that of someone else, a historical event or a startling discovery, a political movement or a heinous crime. Making a documentary and getting it in front of an audience requires determination, careful planning, money, and a strong production team. With over thirty years of experience in filmmaking, author Betsy Chasse mentors readers every step of the way with a down-to-earth approach and invaluable advice. Chapters cover topics such as: <br><ul><li>Choosing a Subject</li><li>Developing a Business Plan</li><li>Securing Financial Backing</li><li>Assembling a Production Team</li><li>Nailing Interviews and Shooting B-Roll</li><li>Getting through Post-Production</li><li>Distributing and Marketing the Film</li></ul><br>Both novices and experienced filmmakers will benefit from this all-inclusive guide. With the right knowledge, persistence, and <i>The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class</i> in their camera bags, readers will not only turn their visions into reality, they'll be able to share the results with others and navigate the process with confidence.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Seasoned filmmaker, producer, and educator Chasse wants aspiring documentarians to know exactly how demanding documentary filmmaking truly is. A realist with a sense of humor, she is both stringent and encouraging as she covers every aspect of creating a successful production in <i>The Documentary Filmmaking Master Class</i>, beginning with the crucial questions of why the reader wants to make a nonfiction film. [. . .] This bracing guide will inspire new respect for the challenges and complexity of an often underestimated genre." <b>--<i>Booklist</i> starred review</b> <p/> "What Betsy Chasse doesn't know about documentary filmmaking can fit in a thimble. She understands that a film must be compelling, enlightening, and visually stunning. In our current day, when everyone with an iPhone and a drone thinks they're a filmmaker, Betsy will teach you how to actually be one." <b>--Howard Cohen, co-president, Roadside Attractions</b> <p/> "Betsy is in a filmmaking class all of her own. Not only will her methodical yet straightforward instruction establish the foundational knowledge necessary to succeed, but her wisdom and wit make every page a real treat. This is a book to read and reference again and again." <b>--Trina Wyatt, founder and CEO of Conscious Good and founding director of the Tribeca Film Festival</b> <p/> "Rarely do you find a book with just about everything you need to become knowledgeable about making a documentary film. Betsy Chasse is an expert in this field and has put together a book that is truly the master class you need if you're going to make a film." <b>--Jonathan Blank, producer and director, <i>Sex, Drugs & Democracy</i></b> <p/> "This book is a must-have for anyone considering making a documentary. The information provided is almost impossible to find in one place, if anywhere, and from someone whose experience and wisdom is invaluable." <b>--Straw Weisman, producer, <i>Pregnant in America</i></b> <p/> "Betsy's depth of knowledge, expertise and insights helped our film reach audiences and marketplaces I never knew possible." <b>--Ward Serrill, filmmaker, </b><i><b>Song of the New Earth</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Betsy Chasse</b> is an award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author, and educator. She is best known as the co-creator (writer, director, and producer) of the hit documentary <i>What the Bleep Do We Know?!</i> In her thirty-year career, she has produced, co-produced, or line-produced over forty feature films and documentaries, including <i>Song of the New Earth</i>, <i> Pregnant in America</i>, and <i>The Empty Womb</i>. Chasse has also been an instructor in documentary film at the New York Film Academy, as well as a guest lecturer at multiple universities and documentary programs around the world. She is a sought-after film and media consultant, specifically in the areas of fundraising, production, post-production, and distribution

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