The Wild West of Film: Social Media

The Wild West of Film: Social Media is Chapter 8 of The Wild West of Film, the full book on techniques for emerging new media formats. Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter - oh. my! In this digital age, there are many various social media platforms you can use and each one has its own quirks, benefits, and uses. By reading this chapter, you'll learn how to tailor your message for each platform so that you can market yourself in the best way possible.Award winning filmmaker and web series creator Otessa Marie Ghadar has been breaking ground in new media since 2007 and is widely praised for her pioneer work in the web series format. Her book, The Wild West of Film, takes readers step by step through the script-to-screen process. It focuses on specifics of the "small screen," including short form script-writing and story structure, budgeting and breakdowns, post-production for online viewing, self-distribution, best practices for social media, film festival lists & strategies, and more. Whether film and web rookies or seasoned veterans, The Wild West of Film provides practical insight and technical knowledge useful for successfully navigating the post-Internet world.