Nathan Parker looks at: - Development of initial idea - Screenwriting process - Location scouting - Budgets - Casting - Shooting formats - Directing - Post-production - Editing - Computer effects - Soundtracks - How to get your short film distributed - International film festivalsWith additional interviews with experienced professionals on all aspects of short film making and production, and a bonus DVD featuring five award-winning short films discussed as case studies in the book, layouts for budget spreadsheets, release forms, contracts and more...