An in-depth, no holds barred look at making movies from ‘concept to delivery’ in today’s ever-evolving climate while breaking down the dos and don’ts of (independent) filmmaking.

The author offers unbridled insight on many important subjects including what material to produce, tips on raising independent capitol, what to look for when hiring a production crew and how to select the right cast to get the most bang for your buck in the worldwide marketplace. Learn invaluable industry secrets from top to bottom and discover the truth about independent film distribution while tearing the lid off many myths surrounding today's output platforms.

Already embraced by film schools across the country, “What You Don't Learn in Film School” is anticipated to make itself onto many curricula's of well-respected universities across North America. The foreword is written by Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner, Paul Williams («Phantom of the Paradise”, “Evergreen”) and the introduction by one of the most sought after directors in Hollywood, Adam Kane («Damnation”, “Star Trek: Discovery” and “American Gods”). The book has received the praise from several industry heavyweights such as Neal Moritz («The Fast & Furious”, “S.W.A.T.”, “21 & 22 Jump Street”), Jeff Sagansky (former President of SONY Entertainment and CBS Studios), and New York Times best-selling author, James Riordan («Stone: The Controversies, Excesses and Exploits of a Radical Filmmaker” and “The Platinum Rainbow: How to Succeed in the Music Business…without Selling Your Soul”).

Shane Stanley

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