Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents (American Film Market Presents)

This updated ninth edition of Louise Levison's ultimate filmmaker's guide provides easy-to-follow steps for writing an investor-winning business plan for independent films. This new edition includes information on current distribution models and the evolving digital streaming service landscape. Updated examples and references solidify this edition as the go-to source for creating a successful film business plan. Complete with comprehensive explanations on how to write each of the eight sections of a business plan; a complete sample plan for reference; and a companion website with additional information and financial tables, this book gives readers the tools needed to secure financing for a film. Essential reading for students and professionals alike, this book is ideal for anyone looking to further their understanding of film financing and how to create a successful business plan. Cover Half Title Endorsement Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Companion Website Contents Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction: Controlling Your Destiny Chapter 1 The Executive Summary: A Short Version of Everything Chapter 2 The Company: Who, What, When, Where, and Why? Chapter 3 The Film: The Investor Needs to Know the Whole Story Chapter 4 The Industry: The Facts and Nothing But Chapter 5 The Markets: The Spin Chapter 6 Distribution: Theatrical and Managing the Changing Landscape Chapter 7 Distribution: Streaming and the Wild West of Non-theatrical Chapter 8 Risk Factors: Truth in Advertising Chapter 9 The Financial Plan: How It Works Chapter 10 The Financials: Forecasting Without Fear Chapter 11 Sample Business Plan For a Fictional Company Chapter 12 Breaking the Rules: Documentary, Animation, and Large Format Chapter 13 Other People’s Money: Them That Has the Gold Makes Some of the Rules Chapter 14 Rick’s Story “Fini”: Independent Filmmaker Rick Pamplin Interviews Himself Index "This updated 9th edition of Louise Levison's ultimate filmmaker's guide provides easy-to-follow steps for writing an investor-winning business plan for independent films. This new edition includes information on current distribution models and the evolving digital streaming service landscape. Updated examples and references solidify this edition as the go-to source for creating a successful film business plan. Complete with comprehensive explanations on how to write each of the eight sections of a business plan; a complete sample plan for reference; and a companion website with additional information and financial tables, this book gives readers the tools needed to secure financing for a film. Essential reading for students and professionals alike, this book is ideal for anyone looking to further their understanding of film financing and creating a successful business plan"-- Provided by publisher