Filmmakers and financing : business plans for independents / Louise Levison.
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 p...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Focal Press,
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| Edition: | 6th ed. |
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| Summary: | 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 |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xiii, 289 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780240812526 0240812522 9780240813929 0240813928 1282700146 9781282700147 9786612700149 6612700149 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Source of description: Print version record. |