Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents (American Film Market Presents) 7th Edition

Very detailed and concise book. Easy to follow. I like this book because helps the reader think of a film as a product, not just art. And some may feel like filmmaking is an art form for their creative ideas but filmmaking is a business; unless you don't plan on ever making a dime. It covers how to make a business plan, how to approach investors, what to expect if you are unprepared, it covers the distribution process and how to acquire distribution, how to have a financial plan, advertising and how to market your product (film). There's a sample business plan included at the back of the book.I highly recommend this book for any independent filmmaker, especially if you're a novice. I'm a student filmmaker, and this book has been extremely helpful. Read this book before you spend a cent on filmmaking, so you'll at least know what type of film you want to make (niche) and the best way to maximize your profit from it.Good luck!

An informative read that breaks down how to create a business plan to get film funding. Easy to read and follow.

Another excellent source of info for film financing. Easy to understand and insightful

Fantastic reading for anyone interested in film producing. The steps in this book helped me get funding for my debut feature film!!

I'm in the early stages of executing what this book describes, but from what I can tell it's a solid handbook for film financing, particularly within the North American context.

In short, this book really lays out the mechanics of writing a filmmaker's business plan in a lively, entertaining style. It really is a business, folks.

Great book for filmmakers to get a glance at everything that involves the distribution of your film!

Thank you for a most helpful book. I'm working on my business plan and couldn't do this near as well without this book.A hopeful filmmaker...

Although it's only based on the American film market, but it is a great book for new producers who would like to know more about funding and how to write a film business plan for their up and coming films.