01
Exploding Car, $10,000
Memo to Merchant Ivory: It's the rare movie that wouldn't benefit from a little, you know, action. But no need to spend millions on Matrix-quality computer-generated mayhem. Fire permits, a stripped-down vehicle, and the folks who know how to make it go boom can all be had for around 10 grand. Talk about bang for your buck. (Drew Jiritano Special Effects, 800-437-3939)
02
Script Doctor, $500,000
Screenwriting legend William Goldman won Oscars for his All the President's Men and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid scripts. That's why you can't afford to pay him to fix yours. But for half of his reported $1 million fee, you'll be able to find a pro who'll pack your dialogue with quotables.
03
Puma Anjan Sneakers, $65
People on movie sets always seem to have cool shoes. Why that is we don't know, but we finally figured out where they get 'em: straight from Puma. These brand-new dogs are comfy enough for location-scouting and stylish enough to wear during your first appearance on Letterman. (Puma, 888-565-7862, puma.com)
04
Gucci Yoga Mat, $870
The first thing they teach you in film school is to spoil the star. Or it should be, anyway. Tie a ribbon around this new supercushy, supertrendy accessory from Gucci, and you can be sure your lead will be back for a sequel. (Gucci Beverly Hills, 310-278-3451, gucci.com)
05
Marketing Blitz, $423,215
Hollywood knows marketing. Hollywood also knows marketing requires huge amounts of cash. Because as the Tinsel Town adage goes, you're only as good as your last publicity campaign.
06
The Next Parker Posey, $2,250
She's funny, beautiful, and best of all, she's not one of those divas who charge $20 million a movie. The indie queen made a mere $75 a day for her first lead role in 1995. The next Parker can be yours for a month for less than what Julia Roberts gets to tie her shoes.
07
Krug Clos du Mesnil Champagne 1988, $3,600
Any veteran key grip will tell you that the most important part of a movie shoot is the wrap party. Shower your beleaguered cast and crew with love in the form of a case of bubbly from a tiny vineyard in the village of Mesnil, France, that's been refining its technique since 1698. (Sherry-Lehmann, 212-838-7500, sherry-lehmann.com)
08
Panasonic Digital Camcorder, $60,000
The last time George Lucas broke from the pack he changed moviemaking forever. Now he's at it again. This year's Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones will be the first big-time feature shot entirely digitally, without a single frame of actual film. Follow in Lucas's footsteps with this high-definition camera from Panasonic. It's got more features than R2-D2. (Panasonic, 866-888-2929, panasonic.com)
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