
Frogtown News(2008)
The essence of Zen Filmmaking
People often ask the question, "Just what is Zen Filmmaking?" To answer that question, Scott Shaw created this documentary. Cameras rolled on Shaw, Donald G. Jackson, Julie Strain, Kevin Eastman and others at the 1997 and 1998 American Film Markets. In this documentary, Shaw presents deep insight into Zen Filmmaking, from the words of people who have made Zen Films. Plus, there is never before released scenes from some of Scott Shaw's Zen Films.
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People often ask the question, "Just what is Zen Filmmaking?" To answer that question, Scott Shaw created this documentary. Cameras rolled on Shaw, Donald G. Jackson, Julie Strain, Kevin Eastman and others at the 1997 and 1998 American Film Markets. In this documentary, Shaw presents deep insight into Zen Filmmaking, from the words of people who have made Zen Films. Plus, there is never before released scenes from some of Scott Shaw's Zen Films.
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