Filmmakers and financing [electronic resource] : business plans for independents / Louise Levison
出版項
Burlington, MA : Focal Press, c2010
版本
6th ed
說明
xiii, 289 p. ; 23 cm
附註
Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Feb. 24, 2010). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions
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. * 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
Includes index
The executive summary -- The company -- The films -- The industry -- The markets -- The markets -- New media and other nontraditional markets. Distribution -- Risk factors -- Financing -- The financial plan -- Sample business plan for a fictional company -- Short film distribution
