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It all started four years ago, when the script was finished and a decision was made—to set out
and make a movie. With absolutely no ties to Hollywood, no film school connections, and not an
ounce of experience with a camera, the plan seemed improbable. There were many nights that it
would seem impossible. However, the plan was finished successfully and another movie now exists
in the world. These are the details surrounding the making of the feature film And I Lived. They
started out as self-prescribed “therapeutic writings” and turned into an honest look inside the
world of 21st century independent filmmaking—where one will give up everything to tell a story.
“It is so important to listen to stories of success and failure. We can learn from both
equally. In the world of cinema, we are constantly flooded with the success stories: The
rags to riches, Blair Witch Project-type-of-tales. We never hear about the thousands of other
filmmakers and their movies, which only see the cold metal bars of the “Denied” basket at
the next big film festival.
What about them? What is their story?
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THE DVD FILM SCHOOL: FIRST EDITIONDo not pay thousands of dollars for a traditional film school because you don’t need it to make a traditional film. The invention of the DVD has made it possible to learn every aspect of filmmaking from the top directors, actors, and crew members working in the industry—with you in control. This is the most comprehensive list of DVD’s that allow the professionals to teach you their craft, using behind-the-scenes specials, audio commentaries, and extra features. All the knowledge you need to make a motion picture with-out spending the thousands of dollars: The DVD Film School. |
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