Digital Babylon
Subtitle: Hollywood, Indiewood & Dogme 95
By: Shari Roman.
Publisher: IFILM; Distributed to the trade by National Book Network
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Los Angeles; [Lanham, MD]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 228
Subjects: Dogme 95 (Group); Experimental films -- History and criticism; Independent filmmakers; Digital cinematography
Description: "In a vibrant exploration of the influence of Dogme 95 style filmmaking and the new technologies that have brought film and video making within reach of the layman, Shari Roman has created an entertaining and clear-sighted account with Digital Babylon: Hollywood, Indiewood and Dogme 95. In this book, useful to both film students and filmmakers alike, Roman provides a theoretical and practical guide to understanding both the filmmaking process and the brave new DV world.".

"Inside are exclusive, in-depth discussions with maverick filmmakers Lars von Trier, Mike Figgis, Wim Wenders, Harmony Korine, Rick Linklater and Gus van Sant, as well as observations from Keven Spacey and Stephen Soderbergh, among many others. Includes an astute and insightful essay from Jean-Luc Godard."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes indexes.