Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video - Softcover

Rea, Peter W.; Irving, David K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367895838 ISBN 13: 9780367895839

Publisher: Focal Press, 2025

Synopsis

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Sixth Edition is the definitive book on producing and directing short films for the serious film student or beginner filmmaker. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both the producer and director and clearly explains how their separate roles must work together to create a successful short film or video. Through extensive examples from award-winning shorts and insightful interviews, you will learn about the common challenges these filmmakers encountered during each step of the filmmaking process―from preproduction to production, postproduction and distribution―and the techniques they used to overcome them.

The Sixth Edition has been carefully updated to include:

• New, in-depth case studies of esteemed short films
• Fresh interviews with the filmmakers integrated alongside the text, as well as new images and behind-the-scenes coverage of production processes
• Completely revamped sections on cameras, distribution, and exhibition
• A new section on technologies related to VR and AR
• Expanded coverage on health and safety when filming

Packed full of advice and tips on the role of both director and producer throughout the entire process, this is an essential resource for anyone wanting success on their short film.

Electronic support material containing useful forms and information on distributors, grants and financing sources, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations is available for download.

About this title

About the Author

Peter W. Rea is Associate Professor of the Undergraduate Film and Television Department at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. He has been a producer, cinematographer, editor, production manager, and postproduction supervisor on numerous short films, TV movies, and features.

David K. Irving is Associate Professor of the Undergraduate Film and Television Department at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. He has directed six feature films, 15 award-winning short documentaries, and three short narrative films, and has written and produced three feature films.

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367895838
• ISBN 13: 9780367895839
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 312