In Delivering The Fetus, award-winning filmmaker and director Joe Lam takes readers behind the scenes of the horror-comedy feature film The Fetus, revealing the real-world lessons, challenges, and victories that came with bringing a practical-effects creature feature to life on a limited budget.
From writing the screenplay and raising funds to working with actors, practical effects artists, distributors, and film festivals, this book offers an honest look at the filmmaking process—without the Hollywood budget.
Inside you’ll discover:
How The Fetus went from idea to feature film
Screenwriting and story development techniques
Budgeting, crowdfunding, and financing strategies
Working with practical effects, creature design, and special makeup FX
Producing, directing, and managing a film set
Film festival strategies and distribution lessons
Marketing, merchandising, and building a fan base
The mistakes, setbacks, and breakthroughs encountered along the way
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, horror fan, film student, or independent creator, Delivering The Fetus provides a practical roadmap and an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at making a low-budget horror movie.
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 312 pages
Trim Size: 6” x 9”
Color: Black & White interior
Paper Type: White
Genre: Filmmaking, Horror, Memoir
Author: Joe Lam
ISBN: 9798995772101_19-99
In Delivering The Fetus, award-winning filmmaker and director Joe Lam takes readers behind the scenes of the horror-comedy feature film The Fetus, revealing the real-world lessons, challenges, and victories that came with bringing a practical-effects creature feature to life on a limited budget.
From writing the screenplay and raising funds to working with actors, practical effects artists, distributors, and film festivals, this book offers an honest look at the filmmaking process—without the Hollywood budget.
Inside you’ll discover:
How The Fetus went from idea to feature film
Screenwriting and story development techniques
Budgeting, crowdfunding, and financing strategies
Working with practical effects, creature design, and special makeup FX
Producing, directing, and managing a film set
Film festival strategies and distribution lessons
Marketing, merchandising, and building a fan base
The mistakes, setbacks, and breakthroughs encountered along the way
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, horror fan, film student, or independent creator, Delivering The Fetus provides a practical roadmap and an entertaining behind-the-scenes look at making a low-budget horror movie.
Format: Paperback
Page Count: 312 pages
Trim Size: 6” x 9”
Color: Black & White interior
Paper Type: White
Genre: Filmmaking, Horror, Memoir
Author: Joe Lam
ISBN: 9798995772101_19-99
