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

The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for "The Blair Witch Project," show you how. Whether you're planning a feature, short, documentary, or large format film, this unique guide teaches you how to create a business plan that can be presented to a potential investor. In jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a different section of the business plan, including the industry, marketing, financing, distribution. There are supplementary exercises and spreadsheets on the CD workbook so you get comfortable crunching the numbers--no math degree required!The fifth edition contains completely revised and updated industry data, updated information on the market for short films, as well as a new chapter on nontraditional films such as documentaries. * Includes a CD workbook with forms, spreadsheets, and hands-on exercises* A sample business plan is included as a helpful reference* Learn how to develop business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for "The Blair Witch Project," show you how. Whether you're planning a feature, short, documentary, or large format film, this unique guide teaches you how to create a business plan that can be presented to a potential investor. In jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a different section of the business plan, including the industry, marketing, financing, distribution. There are supplementary exercises and spreadsheets on the CD workbook so you get comfortable crunching the numbers--no math degree required! The fifth edition contains completely revised and updated industry data, updated information on the market for short films, as well as a new chapter on nontraditional films such as documentaries. * Includes a CD workbook with forms, spreadsheets, and hands-on exercises * A sample business plan is included as a helpful reference * Learn how to develop business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents will teach you how to create a complete film company business plan to present to potential investors. With its easy-to-follow format and step-by-step approach, this unique, comprehensive guide bridges the gap between the worlds of film and business. Each chapter concentrates on a specific section of the business plan, such as the project outline, industry overview, marketing, distribution, financial planning, and more. There is also a complete sample business plan to refer to as you write your own. Ms. Levison tells you what potential investors want to know and what you need to do before approaching investors, including defining your goals and objectives; describing your proposed films; outlining their markets and distribution systems; developing simple, complete financial projections; and applying the plan to the management of your company. Even if you have no previous financial experience, Filmmakers and Financing will give you the tools necessary to write a direct, dynamic business plan that will attract investors to your projects. King Ferdinand of Spain appointed a group of consultants to advise him on Christopher Columbus's enterprise for sailing to the Indies.