If today's top-grossing, speed-thrilling, explosion-laden formula films were a yellow brick road, independent films would be the glittering Oz at the end. As unique visionaries, todays creators of independent film are worth championing. And The Independent Film Channel's (IFC) Guide does just that by identifying and highlighting the work of filmmaking iconoclasts -- directors, editors, cinematographers, producers and marketers -- and putting the depth of their work in context amidst the flash and dash of big-budget productions. The IFC Guide is like a filmmaking workshop, offering a guiding hand to the aspiring filmmaker and an inside look at movie making. Each of the six chapters focuses on a different aspect of creating an independent film. Keeping in mind Stanley Kubrick's advice to students that "The minimum crew is just one, " Cinema's New Outsiders considers filmmaking on a practical, real-life level. Veteran independent moviemakers discuss their experiences and offer advice on creating content, locating financing, using moviemaking methodologies, effectively managing the roles of cinematographer and editor, working with behind-the-scenes contributors and building a marketing strategy. Other topics include using the Internet to raise money, casting, costume design, camera techniques, cutting-edge animation, production design, music, editing techniques, title sequence design and sound design. The final chapter examines building a better marketing mousetrap, utilizing the experiences of entrepreneurs like the Weinstein brothers at Miramax, Roger Corman, Jeff Lipsky, Spike Lee and South Park's Trey Parker. Those who enjoy watching movies will enjoy them more after crawling aroundthe set with The IFC Guide to Cinema's New Outsiders. Film buffs, budding filmmakers and students of film will appreciate this fresh look at independent filmmaking.
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