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MOCKBUSTER

The Story of Anthony Frith, The Asylum, and the Making of Ultra Low-Budget Movies

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Paperback
Book MOCKBUSTER Noa Santoro
Libristo code: 52983409
Publishers Independently published, June 2026
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Step inside the unpredictable, fast-moving world of ultra low-budget filmmaking, where creativity meets chaos and deadlines are measured in days, not months.

Mockbuster explores the fascinating journey of filmmaker Anthony Frith as he is pulled into the high-pressure environment of mockbuster production, films designed to capitalize on major blockbuster releases with limited time, tight budgets, and relentless expectations. What begins as a filmmaking opportunity quickly becomes an intense behind-the-scenes experience that reveals the realities of independent studio production at its most extreme.

Through a documentary-style narrative, this book uncovers the working methods of studios like The Asylum and the unique ecosystem that keeps the mockbuster industry alive. From rushed production schedules and resource limitations to creative improvisation and on-set problem-solving, every page offers a closer look at how these films are actually made.

More than just a story about filmmaking, Mockbuster highlights the tension between art and commerce, ambition and limitation, structure and improvisation. It presents a raw and compelling view of what it means to create under pressure, where every decision shapes the final product in unexpected ways.

Whether you're a film enthusiast, an aspiring filmmaker, or someone curious about how low-budget studios operate behind the scenes, this book offers an eye-opening look into a rarely explored corner of the film industry.

Discover the story behind the screen.

Explore the world where movies are made fast, under pressure, and against all odds.

Get your copy of Mockbuster today and dive into the hidden world of ultra low-budget filmmaking.

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About the book

Full name MOCKBUSTER
Author Noa Santoro
Language English
Binding Book - Paperback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 130
EAN 9798182316002
Libristo code 52983409
Weight 186
Dimensions 152 x 229 x 7
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