Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020)

3.0/10 • 98 min • Documentary

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.

Cast

Guillermo del Toro

Michael Biehn

Jovanka Vuckovic

Sid Haig

Paul Schrader

Tom Savini

George A. Romero

Larry Fessenden

Lloyd Kaufman

Uwe Boll

Todd Brown

Jennifer Blanc-Biehn

Justin Benson

Yazid Benfeghoul

Charles Band

Self

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