Hollywood Studio Production Techniques
Theory and Practice
ISBN: 9781936420179
Pub Date:February 15, 2011
Specs: 7 x 9; Paperback with CD-ROM;
Pages: 300
Price: $41.95
This book provides the in-depth information, exercises, and worksheets that will provide readers with the tools to become successful, enlightened filmmakers. Most novices are unaware of the “business” aspects of the film world or that producing Hollywood films will involve contracts, budget constraints, personnel, scheduling, legal issues, insurance, and safety regulations. Many first time filmmakers spend all their time on their “creative endeavors” and often forget to establish production management strategies or consider business ethics as integral parts of the process. In many cases the result is litigation or insurance problems that can lead to financial hardship and/or the inability to distribute the film. The book includes a companion CD-ROM containing the forms and documents covered in the text. Solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.
Brief Table of Contents
1: Evolution of Studio Work Methods 2: Film Crew 3: Deal Memos/Contract 4: Unions and Guild Associations 5: SAG Contracts 6: Locations 7: Locations 8: Equipment/Prop Rentals 9: Production Scheduling 10: The Budget 11: Dealing with Accounting Issues 12: Production Attorneys 13: Production Insurance 14: Safety 15: Production Checklists
Winnie Wong has been an entertainment insurance broker for over 20 years handling independent features, television, reality, documentary, and commercial films. She has long-standing relationships with a number of prestigious accounts such as MGM Studios and Universal Studios. She has taught courses in the UCLA Extension - Entertainment Studies Dept and has participated on panels for American Film Market and Slamdance.
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF BOOK
Designed for the novice or for a course in the business of film production and distribution, this book provides the in-depth information, exercises, and worksheets that will provide readers with the tools to become successful, enlightened filmmakers It covers contracts, budget constraints, personnel, scheduling, legal issues, insurance, and safety regulations. Accompanied by a CD-ROM with documents and forms; solutions to exercises and PowerPoint slides are available to instructors.