This is the definitive on producing and directing short films for the serious film student or beginning 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.

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

Peter Rea is an 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.

Introduction
Timeline

Part I Preproduction
1 Script
2 Finance
3 Breakdowns
4 Schedule
5 Budget
6 Crew
7 Actors
8 Location
9 Art Direction
10 Camera
11 Sound

Part II Production
12 On Set

Part III Postproduction
13 Pix Postproduction
14 Sound Postproduction
15 Distribution/Exhibition

Appendix A Safety Issues
Appendix B Music Clearance and Insurance
Appendix C Screening List

Bibliography
Index