The a business and legal sourcebook Erickson, J. Gunnar 1946- creator Tulchin, Harris. Halloran, Mark E. text nyu New York Schirmer Trade Books c2010 2010 3rd ed. monographic eng

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xv, 464 p. : ill., forms ; 23 cm. In this comprehensive guidebook, three experienced entertainment lawyers tell you everything you need to know to produce and market an independent filmâfrom 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. How to use this book -- Deal making -- The development process -- Getting the star elements -- Private money and soft money financing -- Presales -- Production loans -- Setting up the production -- Hiring writers -- Hiring directors -- Hiring actors -- Hiring producers and other production personnel -- Releases and miscellaneous production matters -- Music in film -- Selling your completed independent feature -- Distribution, sales, agency, and licensing agreements -- Digital promotion, marketing, and distribution -- Key issues in online distribution -- Profits -- The last scene and closing credits. Gunnar Erickson, Harris Tulchin, Mark Halloran. Includes index. n-us--- Independent filmmakers Legal status, laws, etc United States Motion pictures Law and legislation United States KF4298 E68i 2010 343.7309/9 9780825637230 2010487313 DLC 100714 20260424114818.0 16332140 eng