Confessions of an Independent Filmmaker 1: Missy

Bryan Young is a writer and a filmmaker who has done just about everything there is to do in the world of low-budget independent cinema, from hacking Sundance to theatrically distributing his own films. Films he's produced have been called "...filmmaking gold" by The New York Times, "...electrifying" by the Christian Science Monitor, and "...riveting" by the Onion A.V. Club.

In this first part of the series, he details the process behind making his first movie, Missy. From writing the script, to building a spaceship in his mom's backyard and then taking the film to Park City, detailing his techniques for success.

This 8,000 word guide is chock full of pictures and sure to motivate any aspiring filmmaker.