"Film School Survival Guide is a comprehensive and approachable resource designed to address common mistakes made by film students and provide straightforward, practical solutions. Drawing upon the authors fifteen years of experience teaching film production at degree level, this book identifies the most common blind spots encountered at every stage of the student filmmaking process, from pre-production to post-production and beyond. Identifying these blind spots can help students to avoid certain mistakes and elevate their work. The chapters take a candid and accessible approach, incorporating anecdotes, relatable stories, and humour to engage and inspire readers at any level of experience. Supported by expert tips and advice from the authors alumni who now work across various roles in the film and television industry, Film School Survival Guide offers a unique perspective. This book is designed for the beginner filmmaker or new film school student. Filmmaking professionals or educators who supervise students will also find it a useful tool for guiding the next generation of filmmakers"-- Provided by publisher.