Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business (2020) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 98 mins · English

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Directed by

Justin McConnell

Starring

George A. Romero, Guillermo del Toro, Michael Biehn, Paul Schrader, Sid Haig, Larry Fessenden

This documentary follows independent filmmaker Justin McConnell over five years, offering a revealing look at the challenges of the independent film business. It explores the difficulties of securing funding, assembling a talented crew, utilizing practical effects, and ultimately selling the finished film to achieve profitability. Through interviews with industry professionals, the film examines technical and interpersonal skills, as well as the emotional resilience and lesser-known strategies required to thrive in the low-budget film industry.