The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to Writing a Business Plan for Investors, 2d ed.

by Gabriel Campisi

Overview

Filmmakers need more than heart, talent and desire to realize their dreams: they need production capital. Finding willing investors can be the most difficult step in an aspiring filmmaker's pursuit of higher-budget, entertaining motion pictures. This practical guide provides detailed instructions on preparing the most important tool for recruiting investors, a persuasive business plan. Included in this new edition are suggested ways to approach potential investors; lists of various financial sources available to Hollywood productions, and tips on spotting unscrupulous financiers. Interviews with key Hollywood producers offer real-world insight.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786490219
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	04/19/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	15 MB
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Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Gabriel Campisi has dealt in the world of finance, investment assets and commercial holdings for more than 20 years. Working simultaneously in motion picture and television production, he has received numerous awards and critical acclaim for his works as an independent writer, director and producer. He is a member of the Producers Guild of America.
Gabriel Campisi has dealt in the world of finance, investment assets and commercial holdings for more than 20 years. Working simultaneously in motion picture and television production, he has received numerous awards and critical acclaim for his works as an independent writer, director and producer.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Disclaimer      viii
Acknowledgments     
Foreword by Morris Ruskin     
Introduction     

PART ONE: FUNDING THE FILM
1. Taking the Next Step     
2. Investors     
3. Due Diligence     
4. The Executive Summary     
5. The Production Company     
6. The Movie Projects     
7. The Movie Industry     
8. The Movie Market     
9. Movie Distribution     
10. The Investor’s Plan     

PART TWO: EXPERT ADVICE
11. Interviews     

Appendix A: A Sample Business Plan     
Appendix B: Resources     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

valuable”—ARBA; “Reviews of the first edition: “well-timed”—Communication Booknotes Quarterly; “a very fine tool”—Midwest Book Review; “explains how to create a winning business plan to attract investors to an independent film project”—Reference & Research Book News; “Campisi breaks down the components of the almightly business plan in a simple straightforward manner. Helpful hints from actual experiences, interviews, comparisons, and a business plan sample are included to guide you even further. This book provides both a blueprint and the confidence for you to take the next step in making your film”—Spanix.com.

From the Publisher

a very fine tool

Midwest Book Review

Reviews of the first edition: well-timed"

Communication Booknotes Quarterly

valuable

ARBA

Campisi breaks down the components of the almightly business plan in a simple straightforward manner. Helpful hints from actual experiences, interviews, comparisons, and a business plan sample are included to guide you even further. This book provides both a blueprint and the confidence for you to take the next step in making your film

Spanix.com