Customer Reviews
Best of the Bunch - By: Iris Gioia, 06 Nov 2008 
Every film, short or feature, begins with the screenplay. In Making Short Films, the writer has managed to condense all the screenwriting 'secrets' & mysticism into a powerful, straightforward guide to telling stories through film. Having started at the beginning, the book takes you step by step through the arts of directing, producing, editing & screening shorts at festivals & on the net. There are useful chapters on casting, locations, careersin film & I particularly enjoyed the History of Short Films, which puts the genrein context as it takes you on a journey from The Lumiere Brothers to YouTube. For new filmmakers, this is an essential guide. For tutors, you really won't need any other course work. Rarely does a book come along that can really change lives. Thurlow's Making Short Films is just such a book.
the only guide you will ever need - By: davo rhinehart, 22 Oct 2008 i can't believe my luck, stumbling across this title. it really is "the only guide you will ever need" lots of titles claim this, few deliver. an A to Z of every important, unknown, or plain overlooked piece of info you will need to get your film on the screen.should bein every film school or film studies class
invaluable introduction - By: J. Powell, 21 Mar 2008 this is an invaluable introduction - not only to short films but the industry itself. it's brimming with excellent advice based on the author's own experiences; & boasts a refreshing economy of style which always makes it interesting. i wish it was available when i was at film school.
A must for all short film makers - By: R. S. Van Spall, 09 Mar 2008 This guide provided me with vital details for making my 2nd short film. Well laid out, easy to read, packed with great tips & useful information. This will be my first point of reference for all future projects.
It's THE manual - By: Jack Pizzey, 05 Mar 2008 "Making short films" is clear, liveley & to the point. The author's own short films show that he knows the difference between a cut & a cut-away & he sets out the film-maker's craft vividly. The illustrations & presentation are excellent. A must for film-students & there's meat to chew on even for those who already know the business but want to keep up.
