{"product_id":"fast-cheap-under-control-lessons-learned-from-the-greatest-low-budget-movies-of-all-time-20th-anniversary-special-edition-paperback","title":"Fast, Cheap \u0026 Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time (20th Anniversary Special Edition) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Gaspard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwenty years later, the secrets are still gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Fast, Cheap \u0026amp; Under Control first hit shelves in 2006, it became the underground handbook for a generation of indie filmmakers. Now, two decades on, this \u003cstrong\u003e20th Anniversary Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e proves the lessons inside aren't just timeless-they're more essential than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Technology. Platforms. Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat hasn't?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grit, ingenuity, and sheer determination it takes to make a great film with nothing but vision and hustle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive interviews\u003c\/strong\u003e with legends like Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, Kasi Lemons, Dan O'Bannon, Bob Odenkirk and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 100 images\u003c\/strong\u003e bringing the stories to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ links to trailers, scenes, and supplementary material\u003c\/strong\u003e-turning this book into an interactive master class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal-world case studies\u003c\/strong\u003e from 33 groundbreaking low-budget films-from Clerks and El Mariachi to The Blair Witch Project and sex, lies, and videotape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eField-tested lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e from the author's own four features-proof that these principles work in the real world, on set, in the edit room, and on screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're shooting on your phone or scraping together a micro-budget, this is your master class in turning limitations into strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo film school required. Just this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoger Corman called it the textbook for his legendary filmmaking school. Now it's your turn to learn from the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"This terrific little book explains how to make every penny count.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-John Carpenter, Director, Halloween\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As good as film school, and a lot less expensive.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Lloyd Kaufman, President, Troma Entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I wish I'd read this book before I made \u003cem\u003eRe-Animator\u003c\/em\u003e.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Stuart Gordon, Director\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab the 20th Anniversary Special Edition now-and start making the film you've always dreamed of.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 22, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53803076059443,"sku":"9798994054130","price":42.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/EOaFJACcX_9798994054130.webp?v=1786006237","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/fast-cheap-under-control-lessons-learned-from-the-greatest-low-budget-movies-of-all-time-20th-anniversary-special-edition-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}