About the Book

Today's film industry is a legal and financial obstacle course that all independent filmmakers must learn to master. In view of this, The Biz--a highly accessible overview of the industry's important business, legal and financial aspect--is a must-read for all filmmakers. It includes thorough explanations and discussions of: Film-industry business jargon; Raising financing; Business structuring; Securities laws; Budgeting essentials; Dealing with the guilds; Loans; Completion guarantees; The legal and financial ramifications of distribution deals; Calculating net profits; Film-industry accounting practices and contingent payments; Copyright, publicity, and trademark laws; Screen credits; Talent demands; Litigation problems; Bankruptcy; Taxation of film companies; The Internet distribution of film . . . and much more. The Biz also includes a dozen useful sample forms and agreements.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 388 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Silman-James Press (Jun. 30th, 2007)

ISBN-10: 1879505940

ISBN-13: 9781879505940

Dimensions: 6.10 x 8.92 x 0.80 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.13 lbs

• Categories: Film Direction & Video Production