Hollywood Studio Production Techniques: Theory and Practice (Paperback)

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