#8 Charles Merzbacher (Filmmaker) on Content vs Craft

Charles Merzbacher is the director of film production programs at Boston University's College of Communication. He teaches courses in screenwriting, directing, producing, and cinematography. His films have been showcased at Chicago International Film Festival, Sundance, the USA Film Festival, and many others. In our conversation, Merzbacher describes the process of producing a short film, juxtaposes craft and content in the YouTube era, and narrates interesting stories from his career of 20+ years as a filmmaker. You can get "The SHORT! Guide to Producing: The Practical Essentials of Producing Short Films" at //www.routledge.com/9780815394211. Use discount code FLR40 at check out. If you'd like to learn more about film production on a budget, you can contact Charles at merz@bu.edu.