Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films 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.
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
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