These days, everyone and their mothers can make movies. If you've got a video camera, a tape recorder, a computer, and a few willing friends, you can become a filmmaker. If your sights are set high, you can reach for the stars and work your way up the industry chain one film at a time. In order to do that, however, you need to learn the basics about every phase of filmmaking including its history, and all stages of production from script to screen.