Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)

  • NR
  • 03/26/2020 (CA)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 38m

In the film business, dreams take work

Overview

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.

Justin McConnell

Director

Cast

Tim League's headshot

Tim League

Self
Guillermo del Toro's headshot

Guillermo del Toro

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Michael Biehn's headshot

Michael Biehn

Self
Jovanka Vuckovic's headshot

Jovanka Vuckovic

Self
Sid Haig's headshot

Sid Haig

Self
Paul Schrader's headshot

Paul Schrader

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Tom Savini's headshot

Tom Savini

Self
George A. Romero's headshot

George A. Romero

Self

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