Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business

Justin McConnell
2020-03-26

In the film business, dreams take work
3
98 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Tim League Self Unowned
Guillermo del Toro Self Unowned
Michael Biehn Self Unowned
Jovanka Vuckovic Self Unowned
Sid Haig Self Unowned
Paul Schrader Self Unowned
Tom Savini Self Unowned
George A. Romero Self Unowned
Larry Fessenden Self Unowned
Lloyd Kaufman Self Unowned
Heather Buckley Self Unowned
Uwe Boll Self Unowned
Todd Brown Self Unowned
Jennifer Blanc Self Unowned
Zack Bernbaum Self Unowned
Justin Benson Self Unowned
Yazid Benfeghoul Self Unowned
Charles Band Self Unowned
Patricia Chica Self Unowned
Jessica Cameron Self Unowned
Larry Cohen Self Unowned
Dean Cundey Self Unowned
Elijah Drenner Self Unowned
John Fantasia Self Unowned
Avi Federgreen Self Unowned
Mitch Davis Self Unowned
Gigi Saul Guerrero Self Unowned
Marc Manus Self Unowned
Kevin Kölsch Self Unowned
Dennis Widmyer Self Unowned