Release Date

26 Mar, 2020

Runtime

01:38: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

In the film business, dreams take work

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.

Original Title

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

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Actors

Tim League

Guillermo del Toro

Michael Biehn

Jovanka Vuckovic

Sid Haig

Paul Schrader

Tom Savini

George A. Romero

Larry Fessenden

Lloyd Kaufman

Heather Buckley

Uwe Boll

Todd Brown

Jennifer Blanc-Biehn

Zack Bernbaum

Justin Benson

Yazid Benfeghoul

Charles Band

Patricia Chica

Jessica Cameron

Larry Cohen

Crew

Justin McConnell

Justin McConnell

Darryl Shaw

Kevin Burke

Justin McConnell

Justin McConnell

Kalen Artinian

Darryl Shaw

Elitsa Bako

Sean Motley

Chris Alexander

Brooklyn Boehme

Lindsey Boehme

Kevin Burke