Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0240812522
ISBN13:9780240812526
Release Date:October 2009
Publisher:Focal Press
Length:289 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Good approach to direct questions Indie filmmakers have about financing. Enjoyed reading it thoroughly and tagged several sections for constant review.
Great book for people who want to know
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I am very happy to get this book in my hands. I am from SouthEastern Europe, so production here is still something that isn't taken so seriously. I've learned so much from this book, and i think that it could be said that every producer should have one copy of this book on desk.
useful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I'm very happy with that book, which is specialized but quite acessible for people with a genuine interst in the matter and who want to understand the how and why. It is concise and complete, and raises your interest.
Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents, Fourth Edition
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
A decent book into the ins & outs of film making from the production side of the house. Though not 100% comprehensive it makes an excellent addition to a production library.
This is a must have for any and all independent filmmakers!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I found the book to be perfect in describing how to set up an independent film company. The Sample Business Plan for a Fictional Company (in the Appendix) is written in plain english which made it easy to see how one could put together their own thorough business plan. I definetely enjoyed the book and am working on my business plan for my independent film company as I type this.
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