Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
26/03/2020
2h
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
Tim League
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Michael Biehn
Self
Jovanka Vuckovic
Self
Sid Haig
Self
Paul Schrader
Self
Tom Savini
Self
George A. Romero
Self
Larry Fessenden
Self
Lloyd Kaufman
Self
Heather Buckley
Self
Uwe Boll
Self
Todd Brown
Self
Jennifer Blanc-Biehn
Self
Zack Bernbaum
Self
Justin Benson
Self
Yazid Benfeghoul
Self
Charles Band
Self
Patricia Chica
Self
Jessica Cameron
Self
Larry Cohen
Self
Dean Cundey
Self
Elijah Drenner
Self
John Fantasia
Self
Avi Federgreen
Self
Mitch Davis
Self
Gigi Saul Guerrero
Self
Marc Manus
Self
Kevin Kölsch
Self
Dennis Widmyer
Self
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