The Film and Audiovisual Industry

(NEW EDITION) This print-on-demand edition guarantees that this book is always available in stock. ORDER YOUR EBOOK OR PRINTED COPY NOW! On the market, you'll find many books describing the elements that make up the film and audiovisual industry. However, unlike most of them, in this book, you'll find an expository and direct guide to the true, internal workings of this industry. This is an honest, clear exposition without excuses or half-truths, but...
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(NEW EDITION)
This print-on-demand edition guarantees that this book is always available in stock.
ORDER YOUR EBOOK OR PRINTED COPY NOW!

On the market, you'll find many books describing the elements that make up the film and audiovisual industry. However, unlike most of them, in this book, you'll find an expository and direct guide to the true, internal workings of this industry. This is an honest, clear exposition without excuses or half-truths, but rather sharing what everyone knows but does not disclose: The reality behind negotiations, scripts, film shoots, movie theaters, return on investment, the star system, and more.

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Hollywood but have never been told, its dominant position in the world, and its relation with other countries. The true reason why it is so complicated to get into, but also why it is not impossible. Inside are the keys to success in order to decipher the unwritten rules of the business: Personal and professional relationships, power structures, hiring logics, salaries, publicity, marketing, licenses, intellectual property, piracy, and more.

In short, this interesting guide is written from the perspective of insiders, providing answers to the most common questions among enthusiasts, students, and beginners. This is an essential book for all those newcomers still missing the big picture, no matter their role: Directors, screenwriters, actors, animators, or technicians.

CONTENTS

ART AND THE INDUSTRY
The Balance Between Art and Business
Small Independent Companies
DISTRIBUTION AND EXHIBITION
Festivals and Markets
Distribution Deals
The Real Business of Exhibition
Film Marketing
ECONOMY AND LAW
The Budget
Law and Taxation
Intellectual Property and Copyright
The False Protection of Ideas
Internet and New Technologies
THE STUDIO SYSTEM
The International Influence of Hollywood
GETTING INTO THE INDUSTRY
Agents and Managers
Entourage
Communication: The Meaning of Words
SCREENWRITERS' REALITY
The Script Format
Criticism and Self-criticism
Being a Professional Screenwriter
THE DIRECTOR'S JOB
Directing a Film Shoot
The Beginner Filmmaker
MEETING THE PRODUCER
Film Production Breakdown
The Gods of Olympus
Friend or Enemy?
THE WORLD OF ACTING
Talent and Skills
Self-knowledge
Physical Appearance
The Star System
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES WORKERS
The Film Crew
The Benefits of Being a Salaried Employee
The Future of Entertainment