The Film and Audiovisual Industry: The truth about writing, financing, producing, distributing, and working in movies.
Alan Smithee
Paperback
(Independently published, June 7, 2018)
(NEW EDITION)This print-on-demand edition guarantees that this book is always available in stock.ORDER YOUR EBOOK OR PRINTED COPY NOW!On the market, you’ll find many books describing the elements that make up the film and audiovisual industry. However, unlike most of them, in this book, you'll find an expository and direct guide to the true, internal workings of this industry. This is an honest, clear exposition without excuses or half-truths, but rather sharing what everyone knows but does not disclose: The reality behind negotiations, scripts, film shoots, movie theaters, return on investment, the star system, and more.Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Hollywood but have never been told, its dominant position in the world, and its relation with other countries. The true reason why it is so complicated to get into, but also why it is not impossible. Inside are the keys to success in order to decipher the unwritten rules of the business: Personal and professional relationships, power structures, hiring logics, salaries, publicity, marketing, licenses, intellectual property, piracy, and more.In short, this interesting guide is written from the perspective of insiders, providing answers to the most common questions among enthusiasts, students, and beginners. This is an essential book for all those newcomers still missing the big picture, no matter their role: Directors, screenwriters, actors, animators, or technicians.CONTENTSART AND THE INDUSTRYThe Balance Between Art and BusinessSmall Independent CompaniesDISTRIBUTION AND EXHIBITIONFestivals and MarketsDistribution DealsThe Real Business of ExhibitionFilm MarketingECONOMY AND LAWThe BudgetLaw and TaxationIntellectual Property and CopyrightThe False Protection of IdeasInternet and New TechnologiesTHE STUDIO SYSTEMThe International Influence of HollywoodGETTING INTO THE INDUSTRYAgents and ManagersEntourageCommunication: The Meaning of WordsSCREENWRITERS’ REALITYThe Script FormatCriticism and Self-criticismBeing a Professional ScreenwriterTHE DIRECTOR’S JOBDirecting a Film ShootThe Beginner FilmmakerMEETING THE PRODUCERFilm Production BreakdownThe Gods of OlympusFriend or Enemy?THE WORLD OF ACTINGTalent and SkillsSelf-knowledgePhysical AppearanceThe Star SystemCREATIVE INDUSTRIES WORKERSThe Film CrewThe Benefits of Being a Salaried EmployeeThe Future of Entertainment