The Producer's Business Handbook: The Roadmap for the Balanced Film Producer (American Film Market Presents)

This book is the bible for independent film producers on how to set up, finance, and run a successful and ongoing film development/production company or single-picture film that is run like a business and has the best possible outcome for financial success. It prepares the producer for all of the myriad business/marketing/distribution issues in the development phase and offers practical methods to mitigate risk for investors. The companion website contains valuable forms and spreadsheets, tutorials and samples so that producers can put the principles to work right away and launch a successful business. This edition is produced in partnership with Variety.