Title: Filmmakers and Financing, Sixth Edition; Business Plans for Independents
Category: Filmmaking, Movie Business, Marketing, Financing, Movie Investment
Author: Louise Levison
ISBN-13 number: 9780240812526
Binding: Paperback
No. of Pages: 302
Publisher: Focal Press
Publication date: 7/10/09
Dimensions: 6"x9" (15x23cm)
Description:
The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for "The Blair Witch Project," show you how. This unique guide teaches you not only how to create a business plan, but also how to avoid common business plan mistakes, so that you can attract and secure an investor. In jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a different section of the business plan, including the industry, marketing, financing, and distribution. Large format films, new media and shorts are also discussed. The included companion web site features supplementary exercises and spreadsheets so that you get comfortable crunching the numbers--no math degree required! The sixth edition contains completely revised and updated industry data along with updated information on distribution including online and foreign markets. Plus, new interviews and case studies with filmmakers will show you real-world examples of equity investors and markets.
Features:
- Includes a companion web site with sample business plans, forms, spreadsheets, and hands-on exercises
- Learn from real-world examples with new interviews and case studies.
- Rock-solid guidance on how to develop a successful business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more
Contents:
Executive Summary
The Company
The Films
The Industry
The Markets and Marketing
The Markets Part 2: The Nontraditional Film
Distribution
Risk Factors
Financing
The Financial Plan
Sample Business Plan
Short Film Distribution
