The pros and cons of starting a film production company -- Extreme ambition-Emma Farrell, Six Foot High Films -- The business of starting a company-Lawrence P. Lundin, CPA -- The importance of planning-Frey Hoffman, Freydesign Productions -- Making contacts: networking and cold calling, Joni Brander, Brander Broadcast Consulting -- Funding opportunities for filmmakers-Carole Dean, From the Heart Productions -- Working with investors-what's in it for them? Michael Harpster, marketing & distribution expert -- Makin' moves y'all-Robert Hardy, Rainforest Films -- Partnering for success-Kerry Rock and Georgina Willis, Potoroo Films -- Finding your niche-Leslie Kussman, Aquarius Productions -- Surviving the slow times-Jerry Vasilatos, Nitestar Productions -- Rooted in culture-Ruba Nadda, Coldwater Productions -- The making of a PBS documentary-Diana Sole, Motionmasters -- A horrifying experience-Brad Sykes, Nightfall Pictures -- Not short on style-Bill Plympton, Plymptoons -- Mission possible-Shuli Eshel, Eshel Productions -- Balancing act-Les Szekely, Secret's Out Productions -- Marketing strategies-Jamey Brumfield and David Birdwell, your plan B -- The art of distribution-Ruben Dua, Amaze Films, and Chip Taylor, Chip Taylor Communications.
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This book covers the pros and cons of starting a film production company, the importance of contacts, working with investors, finding your niche, marketing strategies and includes examples of production companies.