Description: Kaufman takes his independent studio style of filmmaking and puts it in the readers' hands, showing them how to develop and write a knockout screenplay, raise funds for production, find locations and cast actors, hire a crew, and obtain equipment, permits, and music rights for little or no money. Photos.
Brief description: Lloyd Kaufman has written, produced, and/or directed more than 25 films, including The Toxic Avenger, Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD, and Terror Firmer. He is president of Troma Entertainment. This is his second book.
Review Quotes: "If you want to make a movie because you want to become rich, go put a thousand dollars down on thirteen black . . . Your odds are way better . . . If, however, you want to make a movie because you want people to laugh, or cry, or puke--then read [this book]." --Trey Parker, from the Foreword