Download or read book HOW the HELL Do I Get My Film Financed written by Ricky Margolis and published by Wunderfunkmaschine. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational and informative book describing how to write the perfect business plan for a film or TV show that enables filmmakers and producers to raise funding to get their next project into production. The book describes in great detail the principles behind the construction of a great business plan, as well as taking a detailed look at each section and piece of information that is generally expected ina business plan. Lastly, there is also a sample business plan that puts this theory into practice, and which readers can use a template for their own perfect business plan!
Download or read book HOW THE HELL Do I Get My Film Financed Book Three EQUITY FINANCING What Filmmakers Need To Know About Raising Equity What Investors Need To K written by Ricky Margolis and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equity financing is the "cold hard cash" that you need to get your film or TV show into production. But what does equity financing really mean? What are you getting, and what are you giving away? And, most importantly, where the hell do you even start when you're a filmmaker looking to raise equity financing, or an investor looking to write a check?Practically every production will need some form of equity financing, so filmmakers need to know how to raise it, what to do with it, and how to get it back to their investors.This book is aimed primarily at two sets of people: filmmakers, who will learn how to raise and spend money responsibly, and investors, who will learn to invest wisely!Filmmakers and investors need to know what the other one is thinking, what they are looking for, and how to create the perfect partnership that can be repeated time and time again.For filmmakers, how do you make your project attractive to an investor, and how do you show them that you will handle their money responsibly? And when you raise that money, then what do you do with it?And for investors, how do you look beyond the glitz and the hype to find the project and the people that you can feel passionate about AND still make money? And even when you invest equity financing, how the hell do you get that money back?Equity financing is much more than simply writing a check... This book will explain to you how equity financing works, and help make your next project a successful AND profitable one!
Download or read book HOW THE HELL Do I Get My Film Financed written by Ricky Margolis and published by Wunderfunkmaschine LLC. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "HOW THE HELL... Do I Get My Film Financed?" is a series of easy-to-read books introducing some of the key concepts of entertainment financing so that you can learn how to finance and produce a film or TV show.Whether you are new to the industry or already have a few projects under your belt, this series will give you the knowledge and power that you need to get your project financed and into production!We will walk you through some of the most commonly-used structures and concepts that filmmakers need to be familiar with when looking to get their project funded and greenlit, whether it's a film, TV show, short film, web series, or any other kind of content!These books are aimed at anyone that is looking to raise finance for their project or become involved in the financing and/or production of content. This includes writers, directors, producers and investors. Anyone else associated with the entertainment industry, including agents, managers and lawyers, should also have a good understanding of how projects are put together.The books in this series are written by an experienced industry professional who has been involved in the financing, production, development, sales and/or marketing of more than 30 titles. The information is designed to be easily digestible and manageable even if you have no prior experience in this field.Book Two deals with SALES & DISTRIBUTION!The sales and distribution process is THE most important element for anybody trying to make it in the entertainment industry to learn.Understanding how a project (whether it's a film, TV show, web series or anything else) gets distributed is the key to learning how it can get seen and how it can make money.This knowledge informs every single part of the industry: for writers to learn what they should write about in their scripts, for producers to learn which projects they should be pitching to financiers and sales agents, and for investors to understand which titles are mostly likely to offer them a return on their investment!You will also learn how to use the sales and distribution process to raise funding for your production by cash-flowing your pre-sales and obtaining gap financing against the future sales of your project.For more information on this series, and to join our mailing list or get in touch, please visit our website at www.howthehell.online.
Download or read book HOW the HELL Do I Get My Film Financed written by Ricky Margolis and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative and educational book offering an in-depth look at tax incentives in the entertainment industry, particularly looking at topics including: what tax incentives are; how they came to be so prominent in the world of film and TV production; the different types of tax incentives (tax credits, tax rebates etc.); how to calculate the advantage a production can gain from a tax incentive; comparing tax incentives in different regions and jurisdictions; how to choose the best tax incentive for each production; how to cash-flow a tax incentive (ie. raise money using a tax incentive as collateral); how to select your location (whether or not it has a tax incentive); when you might be better off going to a location that does not have a tax incentive; governmental structures that encourage investment that exist in different areas and jurisdictions; other benefits of a location besides tax incentives; and much more. This book is part of the "HOW THE HELL..." series of books, and specifically part of the series on film and TV financing titled "HOW THE HELL... DO I GET MY FILM FINANCED?", all written by Ricky Margolis.
Download or read book HOW the HELL Do I Get My Film Financed written by Ricky Margolis and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an introduction to film & TV financing. We cover concepts included in the first three books in our series "HOW THE HELL... Do I Get My Film Financed?", and introduce the four key elements that make up most entertainment finance plans, namely: tax incentives, pre-sales, gap financing, and equity financing. We also look at how these elements all work together and the ways in which filmmaker can then use this knowledge to create the kinds of projects that will appeal to investors in the right way.
Download or read book 43 Ways to Finance Your Feature Film written by John W. Cones and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2008-03-06 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John W. Cones has updated his now classic 43 Ways toFinance Your Feature Film: A Comprehensive Analysis of Film Finance with a substantially reorganized and expanded third edition. An essential reference guide for film professionals on every side of film financing, 43 Ways answers the question that every filmmaker and producer ultimately faces, the issue that can make or break any venture into the film industry: How do I finance my feature film? The third edition includes updated information and coverage of new options for financing. In his clear and concise style and with expertise amassed over his nearly twenty years of experience in the film finance industry, Cones breaks financing options down into six main areas: gifts and grants, investor financing, domestic government subsidies and tax incentive programs, lender financing, international finance options, and studio or industry financing. Beginning with the forms of financing most likely to be accessible to independent feature film producers, Cones proceeds to other forms that become increasingly available as the producer’s career matures. As an objective adviser, Cones provides specific, concise information regarding the many possible financing strategies and lists the distinct pros and cons of each strategy. This guide covers the options for film financing in rich detail so that even first-time producers and filmmakers will be able to make educated and informed decisions about the best approaches to financing their films. An extensive bibliography contains additional information about each form of film finance. Cones also counters much of the bad advice being provided by pseudoprofessional film finance consultants and points out scams that may separate unwary film producers from their money. Although the book focuses on financing feature films, much of its information is relevant to the financing of other kinds of projects, such as short films, documentaries, videos, and multimedia and theatrical endeavors. Anyone considering making or investing in a feature film will be well served by this practical and helpful guide.
Download or read book Filmmakers and Financing written by Louise Levison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-03-23 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Film Finance Handbook written by Adam P. Davies and published by Netribution. This book was released on 2007 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a complete guide to film finance around the world, from first web short film to mainstream international multi-million dollar co-production.
Download or read book Money for Your Movie written by Robert L McCullough and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An estimated 50,000 screenplays are registered with the Writers Guild America every year. When someone goes to the trouble and expense of protecting their work with WGA registration, that's an indication of serious intent; these folks want to see their script produced.If you're one of those screenwriters or filmmakers with the dream of seeing your story produced and projected on movie screens around the world, you know that having a great script isn't really enough. You may even have trouble getting anyone in "the industry" to simply read and consider your screenplay for production. That's the norm in today's movie-making pipeline: it's essentially a closed shop unless you have successful (profitable to financiers) films in your credit history. The only way around this Catch-22 is to produce your own film from material you truly believe in. But the stumbling block faced by everyone with a great script in their hands is that it takes money to independently produce a film of any quality...lots of money. FINDING THAT MONEY SO YOU CAN MAKE YOUR FILM IS WHAT THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT.Raising the money you need to make your movie is no longer the impossible task it once was. You only need to find those individuals with money they're willing to risk, and then convince them that your film has a reasonable chance of returning their investment plus some net profit attached.Does that sound impossible?Well, it's not. Mark Stouffer has raised millions of dollars from private individuals for his movies, and he's done it repeatedly. Now, for the first time, he shows you exactly how you can raise the money you need to make your films.All you have to do is pay attention and carefully follow the 7 Steps to Raising Money for Your Movie in this book.Nobody said that making a movie-or raising the money to finance your filmmaking venture-was easy. But it can be done...and you can do it exactly the way the author has done it.More than once, Stouffer started from absolute Ground Zero with nothing more than a telephone and blank paper on his desk. He's gone from "idea" to . . . to script . . . to business plan . . . to pitch . . . to production financing . . . to final cut . . . to distribution deal . . . to the red carpet. Asking others for money so that you can make your movie may sound like an impossible challenge. But if you use the tactics, strategies, and principles in this book, you will be an undeniable force. You will raise the money you need, and you will make your movie!
Download or read book Producing Financing and Distributing Film written by Paul A. Baumgarten and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 1992 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Limelight). The original edition of this book, long out of print, was published almost 20 years ago. The decades since then have brought enormous changes to the business side of moviemaking, requiring that the new edition be totally rewritten. This is, then, a brand new book and one that has been most eagerly awaited. In it, three experts in entertainment law carefully explain the complex procedures involved in bringing a film to the screen, from acquiring rights and financing, to negotiating workable agreements with artists and craftspeople, to distributing and exhibiting the finished motion picture. Clear, concise, and above all authoritative, this book cuts a pathway through a jungle and is an essential reference for the teacher of film, the independent producer, the would-be filmmaker, and anyone interested in the business of making movies.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Screenwriting written by Skip Press and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice for aspiring screenwriters on how to write scripts for television and motion pictures, including what topics are popular, how to rework scenes, and how to sell screenplays in Hollywood.
Download or read book What s that Job and how the Hell Do I Get It written by David J. Rosen and published by Crown Business. This book was released on 2008 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By blending his comic voice with exhaustive research, David J. Rosen has compiled a valuable, go-to, up-to-date directory of more than 50 of the world's most desirable jobs, from A&R executive to fashion designer.
Download or read book The Insider s Guide to Film Finance written by Philip Alberstat and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financing an independent feature film production is a highly complex process. This book demystifies the legal and commercial implications of a film from start to finish. It provides a detailed survey of each of the processes and players involved, and analyses of the legal and commercial issues faced by all of the participants in a film financing transaction. Packed with legal advice and straight forward explanations this is an essential reference for filmmakers worldwide. With contributions from leading professionals around the world, and an up-to-date international approach, this is an invaluable tool for producers, and others involved in the film industry. Includes: Case studies, Sample Recoupment Schedules, Alternative Financing Models, Glossary of Film Financing and Banking Terms Philip Alberstat is a media finance and production lawyer specialising in film, television and broadcasting. He has worked on films such as The 51st State, Goodbye Mr Steadman, Tooth and numerous television programmes and series. He is on the editorial board of Entertainment Law Review and is the author of The Independent Producers Guide to Film and TV Contracts (2000), and Law and the Media (2002). Philip is involved in raising finance for film and television productions and negotiating and structuring film and television deals. He undertakes corporate and commercial work and handles the intellectual property aspects of broadcasting and finance transactions. He has also executive produced numerous film and television productions. He won an Emmy Award in 2004 as an Executive Producer of the Film, "The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie". Philip joined Osborne Clarke as a partner in February 2002. Prior to that he was Head of Legal and Business Affairs with one of the largest independent TV production companies in the UK. He was previously Head of Media at Baker & McKenzie and began his career at Olswang. He was winner of the Lawyer/Hifal Award for Solicitor of the year in 1997 and is listed in Legal Experts in the area of Film Finance/Media.
Download or read book Making Movies Without Losing Money written by Daniel Harlow and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the practical realities of the film market today and how to make a film while minimizing financial risk. Film is a risky investment and securing that investment is a huge challenge. The best way to get investors is to do everything possible to make the film without losing money. Featuring interviews with film industry veterans - sales agents, producers, distributors, directors, film investors, film authors and accountants - Daniel Harlow explores some of the biggest obstacles to making a commercially successful film and offers best practice advice on making a good film, that will also be a commercial success. The book explores key topics such as smart financing, casting to add value, understanding the film supply chain, the importance of genre, picking the right producer, negotiating pre-sales and much more. By learning how to break even, this book provides invaluable insight into the film industry that will help filmmakers build a real, continuing career. A vital resource for filmmakers serious about sustaining a career in the 21st century film industry.
Download or read book Dictionary of Film Finance and Distribution written by John W. Cones and published by Algora Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary is an aid to anyone involved in seeking to finance a feature film project, especially independents. It covers terms used in film production and distribution, marketing, accounting, insurance, securities, corporate structures and general financial arenas. All of the principal forms of feature film finance are covered, including studio/distributors, production companies, lending institutions, co-financing, pre-sales, grants, foreign and passive investor financing involving the sale of a security.
Download or read book Integrated Investing written by Bonnie Foley-Wong and published by Bevel Press. This book was released on 2016-10-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balancing financial skills with an ethical mindset and intuition is challenging in an increasingly complex world and market. Integrated Investing offers an insightful methodology and practice for making investment decisions that reap rewards while matching your values. Developed over more than two decades' experience in finance, investment banking and venture capital, Foley-Wong's tools will shift your perspective about the relationship between money and social good, while techniques will help you to evaluate investments in high-stakes situations. The result? You will learn to make savvy investments time and again that meet your goals while also benefiting your community and planet. Radical yet practical, provoking and empowering, Integrated Investing is a must read for anyone with the desire for a better world, and a dollar to create it. Bonnie Foley-Wong is the founder of Pique Ventures, an impact investment and management company, and Pique Fund, an angel fund focusing on leadership diversity and women-led ventures. She has made and financed over $1 billion of alternative investments in Europe and North America. Having grown up in a working-class family, education had the biggest impact on her life. She strongly believes in empowering people with knowledge to make better and more mindful investment decisions. Foley-Wong is a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chartered Accountant, and a CFA charterholder. She presently resides in Vancouver, Canada, with her husband and young daughter.
Download or read book The Flow Charts to Financing and Making Your First Feature Film written by Damien T. Richards and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HOLLYWOOD WANTS YOU! Wanted: Scriptwriters, Producers, and Directors. Hollywood's Biggest Secret: Practically anyone with a little ambition can become a scriptwriter, producer, and director! The minimum requirement: An "idea" for a movie. Discover the mysteries of turning your idea into a feature film, and becoming a scriptwriter, producer, and/or director. Contrary to popular belief, this does not require spending thousands of dollars at a 4-year film school. This is too costly, time consuming, and there are no jobs anywhere that require a film school degree. In addition, completing a cheaper and shorter film school course will not get you any closer to making a movie and getting it in theaters. Film schools and courses mislead by teaching students the techniques that "veteran" filmmakers use. In essence, students waste time and money learning how to make blockbuster movies when their first feature film will be nowhere near that level of filmmaking. These institutions never tell you the rules to making your first feature film are "different" than the rules veteran filmmakers use to make big budget movies. FINALLY, you can get step-by-step instructions, reinforced by a series of easy to follow flow charts, to develop your idea into a story, get it financed, produced, turned into your first feature film, and distributed to theaters. Once this happens, Hollywood will come knocking on your door with bigger movie projects backed by major studio financing! Why spend thousands of dollars at a 4-year film school for a degree that is worthless in Hollywood? Why spend hundreds more completing a course that purposely leaves out pieces of the puzzle and will get you nowhere? Make a one-time investment of $29.95 and learn all you need to know (reinforced with easy to follow step-by-step flow charts that will keep you on track) to make your first feature film and get it into movie theaters. And Hollywood will come to you!
