The practical and legal aspects of writing a business plan for a film venture can be daunting to navigate without a firm grasp of know-how. With this in mind; John W. Coness Business Plans for Filmmakers arms independent movie-makers and students with everything they need to successfully tackle the confusing intersection of law; business; and art when creating a business plan for a movie. This pragmatic volume offers plenty of examples and strategies for success; sharing straightforward insight into some of the toughest challenges independent filmmakers face when encountering these documents. With simple yet thorough detail and clarity; Cones outlines the legal requirements affecting movie proposals; including ways to evaluate the necessity for a business plan or a securities disclosure document; as well as the legal definition of "an active investor." Also addressed are the numerous subjects filmmakers and students must consider before a film offering; including the efficacy of a business plan to fund the development; production; and distribution phases of a film; common elements of fraud of which fledgling filmmakers should beware; the intricacies of revenue sharing; and how to render financial projections. Cones also imparts useful distinctions between such industry terms as "company financing" versus "project financing;" along with many others. This bookalso includes in-depth guidance through the murky paths of investor analysis and key strategies to find and attract parties interested in financing film. Drawing upon his many years as a securities and entertainment attorney; and his experiences advising independent film producers; Cones offers the tools necessary not only to understand investors motivations but also to use that knowledge to the filmmakers advantage. Also provided are perceptive studies of the investment vehicles commonly used in business plans seeking investors; with analysis of each methods pros and cons. Throughout the volume; Cones uses sample plans to offer a real-world grasp of the intricacies of the business. In the business of this art; knowledge is power. Business Plans for Filmmakers dispels the myths and misinformation circulating among filmmakers to provide accurate and useful advice.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Essential for Fans of the Show: Caveat - Essentially flawed episode numbering system.By gary mannersSo I just got my copy of the CBSRMT episode guide by Gordon Payton and Martin Grams Jr.I can tell right off that this will be a love-hate relationship.First let me say that this book was a remarkable undertaking by the authors and I commend them for spending what must have been many. many hours to gather together all this information. I especially am enjoying that I can now match characters to the actors ( thought after hundreds of episodes listened to. I can identify at least a dozen actors at first hearing.)But. the one thing that I find unfathomable is the unfortunate manner they have numbered the episodes. Instead of doing what one would expect to number the total 1.399 episodes in order 1 to 1.399 the authors made the horrendous decision to number them as to their broadcast dates. So. for instance. The Horla was the 44th episode produced however. it show up in the episode guide as number 49 because there were several repeats before it. and then it subsequently shows up as episode 133.1750 and 1960. If the authors wanted to indicate broadcast dates they could have easily created an appendix for this.I will certainly be going through this book with a marker to write down correct numbers so that I can quickly find episodes. Oy vey. what a royal disaster. Irsquo;m sure Irsquo;ll find little problems as I further digest this guide but I donrsquo;t want to discourage fans from getting themselves a copy. I just needed to express my incredulousness at an essential editorial mistake on the part of the authors and publisher.The index could have been organized better with a separate "Show Title" index and "Cast" index. instead theres one big index and its a mashup. An index should not be a mashup.Even with these egregious flaws I still urge all frequent listeners to pick up a copy as a basic reference. you wonrsquo;t regret it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good companion to the series.By CraigIt is a complete chronology of the series. It answered a lot of my questions. Tho I would have liked to have seen photos of the individuals involved accompanying the body of work. It is a good companion to the complete series I purchased recently. Radio Mystery Theater is an absolute pleasure to listen to. Me and my children enjoy listening and reading about it together. Thank You for your attention.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent GuideBy Matthew ChadwickMakes it so much easier to discover any of the number of broadcasts that were produced by CBS Radio Mystery Theater. By far one of my favorite radio series of all time.
