ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book guides filmmakers toward making the best films with limited resources by starting in the conceptual phase, writing the screenplay. It explores the savvy and successful way to approach a project that is likely to be produced for little money, but it will also have case studies examining the ways notable low-budget productions had cost-saving techniques built in from the beginning, in the screenplay. The book argues that writers can build into a screenplay. It explores the techniques and special considerations that go into writing for low budgets. The book presents case studies of successful low-budget films, writers, directors and producers will have a solid foothold to stand on when starting out on a new project.
