We all love movies, and many of us even have incredible ideas for films. What to do when you have a big idea, but no big bucks to go with it? Take the author's advice in this DIY filmmaking bible and make your dreams come true. Rickey Bird's Hectic Films is a Southern California enterprise that is building a filmmaking empire on a budget. Here, for the first time, he shares his secrets for success. See you on the red carpet!

Big tricks, small packages -- Starting your film project -- Stories that don't suck -- No room for crappy scripts -- What to do with your $2,000? -- This movie needs style! -- Hey, you look like a star! -- Action! (almost) -- Monsters, guns, blood. oh my! -- Shoot days -- The experience of sensory detail -- What did you do to my movie? -- Your marketing matters -- Time for some reel tests! -- Film festivals -- Getting a feature deal -- How to film a kill scene.