ABSTRACT This paper presents demonstrable insights from the creation of a microbudget feature-length narrative drama film with high production values. As a case study, I am using a feature film I have written and directed titled “Don't Read This on a Plane”, which was filmed in 10 countries, produced on a budget of A$125,000 including all post-production, fees, and deliverables, and has been acquired for international distribution. I argue that by practicing pragmatism and bricolage, and by utilising a small professional crew who handle multiple roles, a microbudget filmmaker is able to transcend financial limitations. To support my argument, I detail my lived experience as a filmmaker from the project's conception in 2016 to its completion in 2020. In additional to describing my roles as the film's writer, co-financer, co-producer, director, editor, composer, and sound mixer, I also outline the involvement of key crew members. “Don't Read This on a Plane” embodies my tacit understanding of pragmatism and bricolage, and this paper shares my demonstrable approach to microbudget filmmaking.

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“不要在飞机上阅读”：小预算故事片制作的案例研究

摘要 本文介绍了制作具有高产值的小成本长篇叙事戏剧电影的可证明见解。作为案例研究，我正在使用我编写和导演的一部名为“不要在飞机上阅读”的故事片，该片在 10 个国家拍摄，预算为 125,000 澳元，包括所有后期制作、费用、和可交付成果，并已被收购用于国际发行。我认为，通过实践实用主义和拼凑，并通过使用处理多个角色的小型专业团队，微预算电影制作人能够超越财务限制。为了支持我的论点，我详细介绍了我作为电影制作人的生活经历，从 2016 年项目的构思到 2020 年完成。导演、编辑、作曲家和混音师，我还概述了主要工作人员的参与。《Don't Read This on a Plane》体现了我对实用主义和拼凑的默契，本文分享了我对小成本电影制作的可论证方法。