Playbook for Independent Filmmakers is a step-by-step guide designed for storytellers who want to turn ideas into finished films. Whether you’re making your first short or managing a feature, this book gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to carry your project from concept through distribution.
Inside you’ll find clear guidance on pre-production, production, post, budgeting, distribution, grants and pitching, contracts, safety, archival use, and ethics. Each section includes practical templates, examples, and real-world insights drawn from over a decade of professional filmmaking experience.
What sets this playbook apart is its balance of nuts-and-bolts resources (checklists, workflows, contract basics) with thoughtful reflections on collaboration, consent, and ethics in storytelling. It’s more than a manual—it’s a companion for navigating both the practical and human sides of filmmaking.
For independent filmmakers looking for clarity, organization, and inspiration, this book is a complete toolkit to help you bring your creative ideas to life.