Record Nr.

UNINA9910792021303321

Autore

Cones John W

Titolo

Dictionary of film finance and distribution [[electronic resource] ] : a guide for independent filmmakers / / John Cones

Pubbl/distr/stampa


New York, : Algora Pub., 2013

ISBN

0-87586-995-5

Edizione

[New ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1044 p.)

Disciplina

384/.8303

Soggetti

Motion picture industry - Finance

Motion pictures - Distribution

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction; Perspective of This Book; Why Focus on Distribution?; How to Use This Book; Terms Associated with Motion Picture Production; 337 Business Practices of the Major Studio/Distributors; Overview of the Motion Picture Industry; Production of Motion Pictures; Development; Pre-Production; Principal Photography; Post-Production; Distribution of Films; Sources of Revenue; U.S. Theatrical Distribution; Foreign Theatrical Distribution; New Technologies; Home Video Rights; Domestic TV Distribution; Domestic Cable and Pay TV; Domestic Network TV; Domestic TV Syndication

Foreign TV SyndicationNon-Theatrical Distribution; Internet and Broadband; Relicensing; Other Ancillary Markets; Dictionary of Terms; Selected Bibliography; Articles, Films, Media Reports and Papers:; Books; About the Author; Other Books by the Same Author

Sommario/riassunto

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.