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Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

1520201h 38mJustin McConnell
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 90%

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"In the film business, dreams take work"

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also the emotional stamina and little-known tips needed to survive in the low budget film industry.

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What is Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020) about?

Following five years in the life and career of independent filmmaker Justin McConnell, this documentary explores the struggles of financing, attracting the right talent, working with practical effects and selling the finished product in the hope of turning a profit. Featuring interviews with a range of industry luminaries, not only are technical aspects and interpersonal skills discussed but also…

Who stars in Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business?

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business stars Tim League (Self), Guillermo del Toro (Self), Michael Biehn (Self), Jovanka Vuckovic (Self), Sid Haig (Self). The film was directed by Justin McConnell.

How long is Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business?

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated 15.

Is Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business worth watching?

Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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