The Filmmaker's Handbook by Edward Pincus, and Steven Ascher (Authors) Publisher: New American Library; Later Printing edition (1984 ISBN-10: 0452255260 ISBN-13: : 9780452255265 Paperback: 448 pages Item Weight: 4 ounces Dimensions: 1.25 x 6 x 9 inches Filmmaking (film production) is the process by which a motion picture is produced. Filmmaking involves a number of complex and discrete stages, starting with an initial story, idea, or commission. It then continues through screenwriting, casting, pre-production, shooting, sound recording, post-production, and screening the finished product before an audience that may result in a film release and an exhibition. Filmmaking occurs in a variety of economic, social, and political contexts around the world. It uses a variety of technologies and cinematic techniques. Although filmmaking originally involved the use of film, most film productions are now digital. Today, filmmaking refers to the process of crafting an audio-visual story commercially for distribution or broadcast.