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: EURConcept EURBudgetEURFinding equipment EURAssembling a crewEURCastingEURArranging for locationEURLocating festivals and ancillary markets EURWorking with the unionsEURFilm vs. digital videoPlus:EURA list of film schools EUROscar-winning shorts and nomineesEURA selection of short-film festivalsEURActual short-film budgetsEURSample scripts and shooting schedules EURA helpful short-film glossary