

MovieDocumentary
Clapboard Jungle: Surviving the Independent Film Business
In the film business, dreams take work
3.0(5)20201h 38m
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.
- Director
- Justin McConnell
- Created by
- Avi Federgreen,Andrew van den Houten
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Cast
Tim League
Self

Guillermo del Toro
Self

Michael Biehn
Self

Jovanka Vuckovic
Self

Sid Haig
Self

Paul Schrader
Self

Tom Savini
Self

George A. Romero
Self

Larry Fessenden
Self

Lloyd Kaufman
Self
Heather Buckley
Self

Uwe Boll
Self

Todd Brown
Self

Jennifer Blanc-Biehn
Self
Zack Bernbaum
Self

Justin Benson
Self

Yazid Benfeghoul
Self

Charles Band
Self
Patricia Chica
Self
Jessica Cameron
Self

Larry Cohen
Self

Dean Cundey
Self
Elijah Drenner
Self

John Fantasia
Self
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Crew
Directing
- Justin McConnellDirector
Production
- Justin McConnellProducer
- Darryl ShawProducer
- Chris AlexanderAssociate Producer
- Brooklyn BoehmeAssociate Producer
- Lindsey BoehmeAssociate Producer
- Kevin BurkeAssociate Producer
- Ali ChappellAssociate Producer
- Avi FedergreenExecutive Producer
- Andrew van den HoutenExecutive Producer
Camera
- Justin McConnellCamera Operator
- Kalen ArtinianCamera Operator
- Darryl ShawCamera Operator
Editing
- Kevin BurkeEditor
- Justin McConnellEditor
- Elitsa BakoAssistant Editor
Sound
- Sean MotleyOriginal Music Composer