Understanding the business of entertainment the legal and business essentials all filmmakers should know

• Main Author: Bernstein, Gregory 1955- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Burlington, MA Focal Press 2015
• Subjects: Motion picture industry > Law and legislation > United States
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• Physical Description: xiii, 313 pages : 24 cm
• ISBN: 9781138776432

Understanding the Business of Entertainment: The Legal and Business Essentials All Filmmakers Should Know is an indispensable guide to the business aspects of the entertainment industry, providing the legal expertise you need to break in and to succeed. Written in a clear and engaging tone, this book covers the essential topics in a thorough but reader-friendly manner and includes plenty of real-world examples that bring business and legal concepts to life. Whether you want to direct, produce, write, edit, photograph or act in movies, this book covers how to find work in your chosen field and examines the key provisions in employment agreements for creative personnel. If you want to make films independently, you'll find advice on where to look for financing, what kinds of deals might be made in the course of production, and important information on insurance, releases, and licenses.