The Business of Film
eBook - ePub

The Business of Film

A Practical Introduction

  1. 380 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Business of Film

A Practical Introduction

About this book

This updated third edition introduces readers to the business of film at every stage of the filmmaking lifecycle, from planning and production to financing, marketing, and distribution. Celebrated authors Stephen R. Greenwald and Paula Landry offer a practical, hands-on guide to the business aspects of this evolving industry, exploring streaming, development, financing trends, regional/global/online distribution, shifting business models, exhibition, multi-platform delivery, marketing, VR/AR, virtual production, accounting, and more.

The book is illustrated throughout with sample financing scenarios and charts/graphics, and includes detailed case studies from projects of different budgets and markets. This new and expanded edition has been updated to reflect the new challenges facing the industry due to Covid-19 and how to navigate the new landscape of film financing and distribution. Other updates include coverage of new indie films and distributors, virtual production, the recent impact of global markets including the biggest streamers like Netflix, Apple and Amazon are how they are shaping the future of the business.

This is essential reading for students looking for foundational knowledge of the film industry and guidance on how to successfully adapt to constant changes in the entertainment business.

Extensive online support material accompanies the book including downloadable forms and templates, PowerPoint slides, quizzes and test banks, and other additional resources.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781032108766
eBook ISBN
9781000730647

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Author Bios
  8. Notes on Contributors
  9. Introduction
  10. Chapter 1 A Brief History of the Film Industry
  11. Chapter 2 A Business Overview of Film
  12. Chapter 3 Movie Development
  13. Chapter 4 Movie Financing
  14. Chapter 5 Movie Production
  15. Chapter 6 Movie Distribution
  16. Chapter 7 Movie Marketing
  17. Chapter 8 Film Exhibition, Retail, and Consumption
  18. Chapter 9 Movie Accounting
  19. Appendices
  20. Index