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. Whether you're planning a feature, short, documentary, or large format film, this unique guide teaches you how to create a business plan that can be presented to a potential 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, distribution. There are supplementary exercises and spreadsheets on the CD workbook so you get comfortable crunching the numbers--no math degree required!The fifth edition contains completely revised and updated industry data, updated information on the market for short films, as well as a new chapter on nontraditional films such as documentaries.* Includes a CD workbook with forms, spreadsheets, and hands-on exercises* A sample business plan is included as a helpful reference* Learn how to develop business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more

Author: Levison, Louise
Publisher: Focal Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Filmmakers and Financing
Pages: 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-11-20
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780240808284
Category: Performing Arts : Film & Video - Direction & Production