The Movie Business: The Definitive Guide to the Legal and Financial Secrets of Getting Your Movie Made
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Book Overview
A straightforward business and legal guide for novice movie producers covers a wide range of topics, including intellectual property laws, financing, and production challenges, in a guide that also provides in-depth coverage of understanding and negotiating a movie contract.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0743264924
ISBN13:9780743264921
Release Date:April 2005
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:504 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Practical Info
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Reads like an outsider's guide written by an insider. Facts, anecdotes and information is all helpful for the independent filmmaker and I imagine there's a thing or two for the veterans. Easy-to-read and very actionable information.
Easy Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I ended up not needing the book, but even as a pass time this book gets the grade. Its entertaining, and far from the usual boring text book format.
Serious Filmmakers: Add This Book to Your Shelf!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
If you ever have to negotiate with distributors, this book is a great starting point. In fact, it may be the only book you end up using. Crabb details exactly where and how distributors like to stick it to filmmakers, and how to protect yourself the best you can. It needs to be updated with regards to VOD rights for cable, satellite, the Internet, etc., but concerning other distribution matters, the book is still top notch. In addition to handling distribution contracts, transactional matters relating to development and production are also covered. This book is a must for every filmmaker's shelf! Jeremy Juuso Author GETTING THE MONEY: A Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Business Plans for Film
A must-read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This is arguably one of the best contemporary books on the market that addresses the legal and financial aspects of producing a feature film. While the book does go quite heavily into the legalese producers must consider, it's still accessible enough for the novice producer or filmmaking enthusiast to walk away with a weighty respect for the intricate behind-the-camera activity that occurs in regard to film development, production, and distribution. p.s. this is not a publisher's ghost plug for the book, but a straight-forward review from an independently-minded reader.
Best book on the business of filmmaking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book will definitely help anyone with a script or movie from getting taken to the cleaners by a producer or distribution company. In addition, A man I highly admire, Jerry Molen, wrote the foreword for this book. This book assisted me in getting my last movie, The Indie Pendant, made. And, you should look for me to be talking about it on my new radio show, The Indie Film Hour, coming in 2006 on World Talk Radio.com. www.vdefilms.com
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