"Charles Merzbacher-professor and filmmaker-has much to say on not only about how to make a film, but about how to make a GOOD film. His wisdom, insights and advice will be indispensable to anyone setting out on their cinematic journey."

-Richard N. Gladstein, Two-time Academy Award-nominated Film Producer, Pulp Fiction, The Cider House Rules, Finding Neverland, The Bourne Identity, The Hateful Eight

"This book does a great job in showing the kind of thinking and problem-solving film production requires. After so many years of guiding students through this process, Charles knows how to break it all down. He highlights what's important and then shows examples to support each point. The information here not only addresses making short films, but gives solid advice that would be useful in all filmmaking and project development."

-Georgia Kacandes, Executive Producer of The Hateful Eight, The Wolf of Wall Street and Hugo

"An excellent guide to a complicated and detailed process. This book, from someone who has actually done the job, contains a comprehensive look at the difficult and meticulous line producing process. It should be required reading for anyone contemplating making a short film."

-Chris Hansen, Filmmaker; Chair of the Department of Film & Digital Media, Baylor University

"If you're yearning to make a short film but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! If you've made short films, but it's been awhile and you need a refresher course, this is the book for you! If you're teaching short film production to a group of students and you want to make sure every aspect of the filmmaking process is covered in your course, this is the book for you and your students!"

-Alexandra Rose, Film Producer; Professor at the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, Chapman University "Charles Merzbacher-professor and filmmaker-has much to say on not only about how to make a film, but about how to make a GOOD film. His wisdom, insights and advice will be indispensable to anyone setting out on their cinematic journey."

-Richard N. Gladstein, Two-time Academy Award-nominated Film Producer, Pulp Fiction, The Cider House Rules, Finding Neverland, The Bourne Identity, The Hateful Eight

"This book does a great job in showing the kind of thinking and problem-solving film production requires. After so many years of guiding students through this process, Charles knows how to break it all down. He highlights what's important and then shows examples to support each point. The information here not only addresses making short films, but gives solid advice that would be useful in all filmmaking and project development."

-Georgia Kacandes, Executive Producer of The Hateful Eight, The Wolf of Wall Street and Hugo

"An excellent guide to a complicated and detailed process. This book, from someone who has actually done the job, contains a comprehensive look at the difficult and meticulous line producing process. It should be required reading for anyone contemplating making a short film."

-Chris Hansen, Filmmaker; Chair of the Department of Film & Digital Media, Baylor University

"If you're yearning to make a short film but don't know where to start, this is the book for you! If you've made short films, but it's been awhile and you need a refresher course, this is the book for you! If you're teaching short film production to a group of students and you want to make sure every aspect of the filmmaking process is covered in your course, this is the book for you and your students!"

-Alexandra Rose, Film Producer; Professor at the Dodge College of Film & Media Arts, Chapman University