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The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook Paperback – February 1, 2005

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In this comprehensive guidebook, three experienced entertainment lawyers tell you everything you need to know to produce and market an independent film - from the development process to deal making, financing, setting up the production, hiring directors and actors, securing location rights, acquiring music, calculating profits, digital moving making, distribution, and marketing your movie. This all-new second edition has been completed updated.

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978-0825673184
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Schirmer Trade Books; 2nd ed. edition (February 1, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825673186
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825673184
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 1.09 x 9.02 inches

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FANTASTIC

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022

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This book is so complete, gave so much valuable information in order for me and my film company to be successful. I will recommend 500%.
Now I know what to do and do it better in my upcoming film.

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Threefolddado

Should Be Used As A Textbook

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2008

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I purchased this expecting some advice on legal issues, but this book is so much more. It talks you through the whole process of producing a film from start to finish, including valuable information on finding investors, attaching stars, behind the scene terminology, production advice, sample legal forms and what do with your film once you've made a cut. All of the advice is indispensable. This is a must have for any independent film producer, especially those new to the industry. It should be taught as a textbook in film schools. The most helpful book on producing I've stumbled upon yet.

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Get Started Producing Movies

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013

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The authors of this book are entertainment/film lawyers, meaning all they do is handle business deals and contracts with movies, studios, actors, scripts, financial agreements, etc. Basically these guys know their ish and have written a book that covers all the major and finer points of getting an indie film off the ground. It's all here, all that's missing is the blank check to get my movie off the ground! (I jest, of course). Buy it, produce your movie, get into Sundance and hopefully we'll see each other on the red carpet.

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Not for the bootstrapping indie filmmaker

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011

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This book seems to be getting amazing reviews. I bought this book based on these reviews. I'll tell you this, I don't know who these people are who are reviewing it. I don't think they're quite like me.

Pros:
1. There are some legal contracts that may be useful for some independent filmmakers

Cons:
1. Any legal contract this book has can be found for free on the internet
2. This book seems to be for people who are actually employed in the film industry. If you're an independent filmmaker running around with a DSLR, 95% of the topics in this book doesn't even apply to you (this is the position I found myself in)

I can't really write much more. Just wanted to give a heads up to cash starved indie filmmakers to not spend their money on this.

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Indispensable

Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2008

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I highly recommend this book. As a first time amateur independent film producer, with about 30 film books resting on my shelf, I believe I was constantly thumbing through this one the most during preproduction. This book contains so much useful information and helpful insights, it's almost like having an industry consultant right there with you. Unlike other books, there weren't a lot of sections where they seemed to rush on to the next chapter without exploring the present topic in some depth.

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Realistic and Comprehensive.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2011

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I own a stack of books on motion picture production, and screenwriting, and while each and every one has something to offer, this ONE book is far and away the BEST. Down to earth, and easy to read, it really prepares you for the harsh realities of what you'll have to go through, to make a picture. ( daunting ) If I could only have one book on filmmaking, THIS would be it! - AJ

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Love the forms. Wish there was a disk ir website thst you could download them.

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Great help.

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I downloaded the ebook to my computer, read one chapter and then it disappeared - as did several other books I had saved in my system. I won't be buying anymore ebooks until I get a tablet of sorts. My computer is just not safe enough.

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Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2015

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Way too many, Might not apply in your area, Term not defined, You'll have to consult a lawyer about this, to confidently survive without a lawyer.

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