The Film Finance Handbook: How to Fund Your Film: New Global Edition - Softcover

Davies, Adam P.; Wistreich, Nicol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955014328 ISBN 13: 9780955014321

Publisher: Netribution, 2007

Synopsis

From low budget short film schemes to multi-million dollar international co-productions, this is a vital reference guide for producers, filmmakers, financiers, and their advisors, now fully updated by 40 experts from across the globe. The practice of raising finance is addressed from the basic details to broader concepts and approaches, and information on the incentives and tax breaks offered by 50 countries is included. This resource is packed with invaluable information including details on more than 1,000 funding awards, a glossary of 400 entry film business terms, and a table of co-production treaties. Dozens of original case studies are provided as examples of successful fundraising approaches, as are interviews with such noted film personnel as Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas, Paul Haggis—writer for Crash and Million Dollar Baby—and Jim Gilliam, who raised $300,000 via the web. Packed with valuable contacts, helpful ideas, and decades of experience, this is the complete guide to funding your next big hit.

About this title

About the Author:

Adam P. Davies is one of the leading authorities on financing films, having been involved in the financing of more than 200 films and the structuring of numerous funds on three continents. Nicol Wistreich is the author of Get Your Film Funded and the cofounder of the film industry portal Netribution.

Review:

"Really does offer a great deal of information for the independent filmmaker . . . a valuable resource for any filmmaker, whether budding or experienced."  —FilmMonthly.com

"The last version was good but this is in a league of its own."  —Katharine Robinson, Cheeky Monkey Enterprises

"A wealth of information."  —Variety, Cannes Edition

"Quality information . . . makes one feel capable of funding a film tomorrow . . . helpful for anyone starting off the process of funding."  —Business of Film, Cannes Edition

"Incredibly useful and comprehensive."  —Tessa Ross, head , Film Four, on the 1st edition

About this edition

• Publisher: Netribution
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0955014328
• ISBN 13: 9780955014321
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 450