How to Make an Action Movie For $99: A Guide to Writing, Shooting and Editing a Feature Film in the Digital Age »

Andrew Mayne Harter is a magician and filmmaker. He's the author of half a dozen books on magic and a forthcoming guide on critical thinking. In addition to writing, he has directed two independent features, several instructional videos, and the underground magic video Shock FX.

This book explains how to write a script around existing props, borrowed locations, and how to get people to work for free and love it. Most importantly, it breaks down the technical details of filmmaking so you can see your project completed. It's guerilla filmmaking at its most extreme.