Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

In the film business, dreams take work

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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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Cast

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Tim League actor Guillermo del Toro actor Michael Biehn actor

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Jovanka Vuckovic actor Sid Haig actor Paul Schrader actor Tom Savini actor George A. Romero actor Larry Fessenden actor Lloyd Kaufman actor

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Heather Buckley actor Uwe Boll actor

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Todd Brown actor

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Jennifer Blanc-Biehn actor

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Zack Bernbaum actor

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Justin Benson actor

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Yazid Benfeghoul actor Charles Band actor Patricia Chica actor Jessica Cameron actor