The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry
by Schuyler M. Moore
Category: Motion picture industry

Today's film industry is a legal & financial obstacle course that all independent filmmakers must learn to master. In view of this, The Biz--a highly accessible overview of the industry's important business, legal & financial aspect--is a must-read for all filmmakers. It includes thorough explanations & discussions of: Film-industry business jargon; Raising financing; Business structuring; Securities laws; Budgeting essentials; Dealing with the guilds; Loans; Completion guarantees; The legal & financial ramifications of distribution deals; Calculating net profits; Film-industry accounting practices & contingent payments; Copyright, publicity, & trademark laws; Screen credits; Talent demands; Litigation problems; Bankruptcy; Taxation of film companies; The Internet distribution of film . . . & much more. The Biz also includes a dozen useful sample forms & agreements.