Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

by Peter W. Rea, David K. Irving

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367895839
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/21/2025
Edition description:	6th ed.
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Timeline
Financing

Part 1: Pre-Production:
Script
Breakdowns
Schedule
Budget
Crewing
Locations
Art prep
Casting
Rehearsals

Part II: Production:
Set procedure
Camera
Sound
Art
Cast

Part III: Post-Production:
Picture
Sound
Laboratory
Disitribution
Appendices

Editorial Reviews

"Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fifth Edition is a practical, accessible and absolutely necessary resource for the aspiring filmmaker; a candid, behind-the-scenes look at filmmaking written by two legendary film school professors."

- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, Director, American Horror Story; Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

"From cover to cover, Rea and Irving have done a great job of not only updating their seminal book on producing and directing shorts to reflect today’s ever-changing production world, but have also reorganized to reflect a more nimble, independent production system. Their use of quotations from a wide range of filmmakers also keeps the text lively and contemporary."

- Larry Engel, DGA, WGAE, Filmmaker and Professor, American University

"A thoughtful and comprehensive guide to all aspects of making a short film. I wish a practical, nuts-and-bolts guide like this had existed when I was a film student."

- Susan Seidelman, Director, Desperately Seeking Susan; Smithereens; Sex in the City; The Electric Company; Stella

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