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OverviewWant to make a documentary Meet Amy Sewell, a former stay-at-home mother of twins with no filmmaking experience, who fell in love with a story about ballroom dancing kids. She went on to make and sell one of the most successful documentaries of all time. Is that possible? How did she do it? In this engaging and insightful book, Sewell, the writer and producer of Mad Hot Ballroom, takes readers through the process. She describes her struggles and shares what she learned, from refining an idea, to raising money, to hiring a crew, to the festival circuit, distribution, and beyond. Informed by charming personal anecdotes and her infectious enthusiasm and energy, this book is an essential and inspiring guide to filmmaking from someone who burst on the scene, made her own rules, and survived to tell the tale. The Mad Hot Adventures of an Unlikely Documentary Filmmaker is a must-read for all aspiring filmmakers. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Amy SewellPublisher: Hachette Books Imprint: Hachette Books Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 20.90cm Weight: 0.177kg ISBN: 9781401303181ISBN 10: 1401303188 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 24 April 2007 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAmy Sewell is a freelance writer who worked in communications for 12 years before taking time off to raise a family. She is currently working on a television sitcom called Mommy Juice and her next documentary, which she hopes to release in 2008. Amy lives with her husband and twin daughters in New York City. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |