Truby Breakdown: Paranormal Activity

Source: John Truby, Raindance Web Article



Paranormal Activity isn't a great film. But it is a brilliant indie filmmaking strategy. In my article "10 Story Techniques You Must Use to Sell Your Script" (see below) I state that "if you're writing a screenplay for an indie film, write horror, thriller, or love." Horror is the most consistently popular genre around the world after myth. But unlike the epic-scale myth, horror can be made for very little money.

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25 Low Budget Films

With Paranormal Activity going 22 million in revenue strong I thought you might enjoy another list of low-budget success stories.

Raindance: The List

The Next 'Blair Witch'?

The Blair Witch Project is famous for its multi-million dollar success on a low-budget. In total its budget was $60,000 it grossed a total of $250 million world-wide. Now a new film is rearing its head as a possible low-budget mega success story. Once again its a horror flick titled, "Paranormal Activity." which was made with only $15,000. Check out the trailer:



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