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Author:   Nicol Wistreich ,  Adam P. Davies
Publisher:   Netribution Ltd
Imprint:   Netribution Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9780955014321

ISBN 10:   0955014328
Pages:   480
Publication Date:   16 May 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I - Chapter 1: Getting Started gives an overview of the film industry, with essential background information, legal know-how, and commercial advice on how to prepare yourself and your project in the best way to attract finance. This is followed by case studies and interviews with some leading producers and directors. Chapter 2: Low and Microbudget Production looks at ways to reduce budgets while putting maximum value on screen, through tips, interviews and case studies with independent filmmakers. Chapter 3: Production Financing describes in depth all the various aspects of independent production financing, including Soft Money, Equity, Deferments, Pre-Sales, Gap, Sales Advances, Negative Pick-ups, EIS and Venture Capital, Sponsorship and Product Placement. It also illustrates the roles of the various other companies who are integral to the financing process, including Sales Companies, Distributors, Discounting Banks, and Completion Guarantors. Chapter 4: The Internet explores how tools, networks and services on the web collectively offer the independent filmmaker great power for financing, marketing and distributing their films, and some of the ideology which underpins these developments. Part II: International Incentives provides detailed information on financial incentives for 50 countries, in many cases written together with local specialists. Part III: Funding Directory gives a full breakdown of 1,000 public funds available from over 300 organisations around the globe. Reference Section includes a 400-entry financing glossary, sample recoupment and delivery schedules and contacts. Case studies & Interviews include: Jeremey Thomas (The Last Emperor, Naked Lunch, Fast Food Nation), Nik Powell (The Crying Game, TwentyFour Seven), Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), David Thompson (Billy Elliot, Iris, My Summer of Love), Jim GIlliam (Outfoxed, Iraq for Sale), Susan Buice & Arin Crumley (Four Eyed Monsters), Paul Andrew Williams (London to Brighton), Jan Dunn (Gypo), Matt Hanson (A Swarm of Angels), Nicole Kassell (The Woodsman), Ashvin Kumar (The Little Terrorist), Patty Jenkins (Monster), Chris Kentis & Laura Lau (Open Water), Mira Nair (Vanity Fair), Gus Van Sant (Elephant), Roy Disney (Walt Disney co.)

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Producers should arm themselves with this comprehensive, well written guide to film finance. Tim Adler, editor Screen Finance How to Fund Your Film should adorn the bookshelf of anyone who has, is or is thinking of making a film. As a reference book it's excellent, as a friendly, informative and conspiratorial companion to your filmmaking it's essential. Close Up Film Magazine Probably the most useful global book of its type Keith Evans, co-founder, Baker Street Finance Part guide to film finance, part contact list, it remains the only publication where everything has been brought together between the same covers. Clearly and concisely written, it is easy to find what you're looking for... inspirational Directors Guild of Great Britain Film finance's definitive guide Peter James, film financier, producer & writer

Author Information

Adam P Davies has advised exclusively in the entertainment sector since qualifying as a solicitor 12 years ago. Since 1999, he has also run a film financing consultancy, Investrum, whilst continuing to provide legal services to various film companies. He has represented businesses working in all areas of film financing, including private equity, sales agents, distributors, sale & leaseback facilitators, production fund partnerships, tax funds, high-net-worth individuals, co-producers, production companies and talent agencies. He has headed the Legal & Business Affairs departments of a number of international public listed companies in the film industry, has consulted to various film funds on four continents, and has closed the financing or advised on more than 200 feature films including House of Sand and Fog, Open Range, Timeline, Stoned (The Brian Jones Project), Irresistible, The Cooler, Heartbreakers, Lantana, Baise-Moi, Slap Her She's French, Sexy Beast, Gods & Monsters, Secret Society, Fanny & Elvis, The War Zone, Nil By Mouth, and Human Traffic. He has lectured to the International Chamber of Commerce, Cannes Producers Network, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Raindance, and IFP, various law firms, and many others. Nicol Wistreich wrote International Film & TV Rights for MTI in 1999, the first report into Digital Asset Management for Informa Media in 2001 and the previous two editions of this book. Co-founding film industry portal Netribution in 1999, Nicol also ran the UK office for FilmFestivals.com, worked for Shooting People as Development Director, and has spoken extensively at film festivals, courses and events across the UK as well as making a number of shorts, documentaries, live audiovisual performances and visual singles (vingles). James MacGregor (Chapter 2 - microbudget) is a former BBC producer who has edited the Shooter Films website for ShootingPeople.org since 2004, interviewing dozens of very successful low budget filmmakers. He is co-editor of www.netribution.co.uk and on-line editor of movieScopemag.com film insider magazine. He has contributed to all three editions of this guide. In his spare time he helps run two film production companies.

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