The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook
Encyclopedia
The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook is a bestselling textbook
on low-budget and independent film
production written by Chris Jones
and Genevieve Jolliffe. Currently in its third edition, it consists primarily of interviews with filmmakers and case studies in filmmaking
. The Handbook has become widely respected in the UK as a comprehensive filmmaking guide.
Jones and Jolliffe have also written three further books on film making. Chris Jones wrote The Guerilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint. Jones and Jolliffe also co-authored the US Guerilla Film Makers Handbook (aka Hollywood Handbook in the UK). Genevieve Jolliffe and Andrew Zinnes also wrote The Documentary Film Makers Handbook. Most recently the trio published the Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook.
Jones and Jolliffe, the authors have made three low-budget movies: The Runner (1992), White Angel
(1993) and Urban Ghost Story (1998). They also run courses in filmmaking through their production company, Living Spirit Pictures. Jolliffe now resides in Los Angeles, Jones now in Ealing, London, where their offices are based (Ealing Studios
). Chris Jones recently directed an Oscars shortlisted short film, 'Gone Fishing
', which won over 40 international film festivals.
There is information on all four books on their website at their website
Textbook
A textbook or coursebook is a manual of instruction in any branch of study. Textbooks are produced according to the demands of educational institutions...
on low-budget and independent film
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
production written by Chris Jones
Chris Jones (filmmaker)
Chris Jones is a British filmmaker and author.Chris Jones was a feature film director at the age of 21. He is also the co-author of The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook. He teaches a variety of filmmaker courses from his Ealing Studio location....
and Genevieve Jolliffe. Currently in its third edition, it consists primarily of interviews with filmmakers and case studies in filmmaking
Filmmaking
Filmmaking is the process of making a film, from an initial story, idea, or commission, through scriptwriting, casting, shooting, directing, editing, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a theatrical release or television program...
. The Handbook has become widely respected in the UK as a comprehensive filmmaking guide.
Jones and Jolliffe have also written three further books on film making. Chris Jones wrote The Guerilla Film Makers Movie Blueprint. Jones and Jolliffe also co-authored the US Guerilla Film Makers Handbook (aka Hollywood Handbook in the UK). Genevieve Jolliffe and Andrew Zinnes also wrote The Documentary Film Makers Handbook. Most recently the trio published the Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook.
Jones and Jolliffe, the authors have made three low-budget movies: The Runner (1992), White Angel
White Angel (film)
White Angel is a 1994 British thriller film directed by Chris Jones and starring Harriet Robinson, Peter Firth and Don Henderson. A crime writer is approached by a serial killer who wishes her to tell his story to the world.-Cast:...
(1993) and Urban Ghost Story (1998). They also run courses in filmmaking through their production company, Living Spirit Pictures. Jolliffe now resides in Los Angeles, Jones now in Ealing, London, where their offices are based (Ealing Studios
Ealing Studios
Ealing Studios is a television and film production company and facilities provider at Ealing Green in West London. Will Barker bought the White Lodge on Ealing Green in 1902 as a base for film making, and films have been made on the site ever since...
). Chris Jones recently directed an Oscars shortlisted short film, 'Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing (film)
Gone Fishing is a short film written and directed by Chris Jones, starring Bill Paterson and James Wilson, that premiered at BAFTA on January 12, 2008.-Short Synopsis:...
', which won over 40 international film festivals.
There is information on all four books on their website at their website