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The Indian Indie Film

An Aspiring Filmmaker's Definite Guide to Debuting Film Career
Ashik Kumar Satheesh
Type: Print Book
Genre: Arts & Photography
Language: English
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<p><b>If you want to become a film director in India, without a film school, without industry connections, and without waiting for someone to hand you a budget, this is the book that shows you how.</b></p>

<p>Ashik Kumar Satheesh directed Kerala's first iPhone feature film over five years. Without a film school. Without a large crew. And without a studio. He finished it. He submitted it to festivals. He sold it to OTT. He did it for Rs. 5 lakhs.</p>

<p><b>The Indian Indie Film</b> is a practical film direction and production guide for beginners. The only one written from inside the Indian indie industry, not adapted from a Western textbook or borrowed from Hollywood.</p>

<p><b>Inside this book:</b></p>

<ul>
<li>A step-by-step blueprint for low budget independent filmmaking. From story development through to post-production, written in simple language for first-time directors.</li>
<li>How to make a micro-budget film for Rs. 5 lakhs on a smartphone, and avoid the mistakes that stop most first-timers before they finish.</li>
<li>Film direction essentials. The dos and don'ts of shooting, what you actually need and what you don't, from pre-production through to post.</li>
<li>How to build your story, develop your filmmaker mindset, and produce your first feature without stars, VFX, or extravagant budgets.</li>
<li>How to submit to film festivals and navigate OTT distribution in India. Including how to get your film on Amazon Prime and reach international audiences.</li>
</ul>

<p>This is not theory. This is the documented process of a self-taught Indian filmmaker who made it happen. And condensed five years of learning into 184 pages for aspiring filmmakers who are starting out.</p>

<p>Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 60+ verified readers. Used by filmmakers across India as their first practical guide to film direction and independent filmmaking.</p>

<p><i>"The right book to pick up if you are looking at making your first independent feature film."</i><br/>- Rajiv Mathew, Filmmaker</p>

<p><i>"Extensively documented. Many interesting insights."</i><br/>- Rahul Riji Nair, Filmmaker</p>

<p><i>"More important than film history and aesthetics."</i><br/>- Harshitha S, Filmmaker</p>

<p><i>"An inspiration."</i><br/>- Raj BK, Actor and Filmmaker</p>

<p>184 pages. Practical. Structured. Built for the Indian filmmaker who is starting out without a film school and without a big budget.<br/>
<b>Scroll up and click Buy Now to begin.</b></p>

About the Author

Writer | Filmmaker | Director of Kerala's first iPhone feature film

Ashik Kumar Satheesh is the writer and director of Munnariv, Kerala's first iPhone feature film, made without a film school, a large crew, or a producer's budget.

That journey from engineer to independent filmmaker is at the centre of his non-fiction work. His book The Indian Indie Film documents the process for aspiring filmmakers across India. His fiction, including the novellas Millennial Midas and The Wedding Chase explore identity and connection through stories set in contemporary India.

Born in Kerala in 1990, Ashik worked as a technical editor at Tata Consultancy Services before resigning to pursue film and writing full time. He has directed over eight short films, worked as assistant director on award-winning productions, and founded Ashik Arts LLP.

He lives in Kerala and writes about it.

Book Details

ISBN: 9781637540749
Publisher: Ashik Arts LLP
Number of Pages: 184
Dimensions: 5"x8"
Interior Pages: B&W
Binding: Paperback (Perfect Binding)
Availability: In Stock (Print on Demand)

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