Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films - Softcover

Litwak, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879505746 ISBN 13: 9781879505742

Publisher: Silman-James Pr, 2004

Synopsis

Litwak, an entertainment attorney, explains the legal rules of starting a company, securing loans or investors to finance a film, and arranging distribution, and outlines the principle terms of a distribution agreement. A sample co-production agreement, international distribution license contract, promissory note with guarantee, and lab access letter are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

From the Publisher

This is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project’s distributors. A companion to Litwak’s popular books on entertainment industry dealmaking and contracts, RISKY BUSINESS is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video. Included among its many topics: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film’s economic value; working the film festivals; distribution territories; distributors’ accounting practices; and much more. In addition to its primary text, it includes many essential contracts, sample statements and certificates, checklists, and extensive lists of useful resources.

About the Author

Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney. He is also a producer’s rep, assisting filmmakers in the financing, marketing, and distribution of their films. An acknowledged authority on the entertainment industry, he has been interviewed on more than 100 television and radio shows, including THE LARRY KING SHOW and ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. Litwak has taught entertainment and copyright law at UCLA, University of West Los Angeles, and Loyola Law School. He is the author of five books including: DEALMAKING IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY, REED POWER, CONTRACTS FOR THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY.

Edition details

• Publisher: Silman-James Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1879505746
• ISBN 13: 9781879505742
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 313