Making movies without losing money: practical lessons in film finance

"This book is about the practical realities of the film market today and how to go about making a film that is (almost) certain to make its investment back. Featuring interviews with film industry veterans - sales agents, producers, distributors, directors, film investors, film authors and acco...

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Main Author: Harlow, Daniel (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Abingdon, Oxon Routledge 2020
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Online Access:Volltext
Summary:"This book is about the practical realities of the film market today and how to go about making a film that is (almost) certain to make its investment back. Featuring interviews with film industry veterans - sales agents, producers, distributors, directors, film investors, film authors and accountants - Daniel Harlow explores some of the biggest obstacles to making a commercially successful film and offers best practice advice on making a good film, that will also be a commercial success. The book explores key topics such as smart financing, casting to add value, understanding the film supply chain, the importance of genre, picking the right producer, negotiating pre-sales and much more. By learning how to break even, this book provides invaluable insight into the film industry that will help filmmakers build a real, continuing career. A vital resource for filmmakers serious about sustaining a career in the 21st century film industry"--
Item Description:Includes index
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 24, 2020)
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780429352157
0429352158
9781000051308
1000051307
9781000051261
1000051269
9781000051285
1000051285

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