Dictionary of Film Finance and Distribution: A Guide for Independent Filmmakers - Hardcover

Cones, John W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0922993939 ISBN 13: 9780922993932

Publisher: Marquette Books, 2007

Synopsis

Most independent filmmakers have a limited knowledge of the law and, thus, are at a disadvantage when it comes to negotiating the financing and distribution of a film. The purpose of this book is to help them "level the playing field," according to film and entertainment attorney John W. Cones, author of the 526-page book that defines more than 4,000 terms associated with film finance and distribution. "The large film studios and theater chains employ attorneys and others who are experts in negotiating film contracts," adds Cones, who has been called the nation’s foremost legal advocate for independent filmmakers. "In contrast, most independent filmmakers and producers have limited knowledge of the law, in part because the schools and universities that educated them stress the technical, creative or production side of filmmaking, not the business side. One consequence of this disparity is that independent filmmakers and producers are usually at a disadvantage when it comes to negotiating the financing and distribution of a film." In addition to defining terms, Cones' dictionary also contains a list of "Terms Associated with Motion Picture Production," two essays on "337 Business Practices of the Major Studio/Distributors" and an "Overview of the Motion Picture Industry," and an extensive bibliography. Cones says "the information in this book should prove valuable to a wide range of people seeking to independently produce a film, including attorneys, distributors, executive producers, producers, associate producers, studio executives, screen writers, directors, exhibitors, broker/dealers, money finders, accountants, auditors, investors, profit participants, federal and state government officials and film students."

About this title

About the Author

John W. Cones is an entertainment and film attorney who lives and works in Los Angeles. This is his 9th book on Hollywood.

Edition details

• Publisher: Marquette Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0922993939
• ISBN 13: 9780922993932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 514