Drawing on interviews with over 200 agents, executives, writers, directors, producers, and actors, the author provides a behind-the-scenes look at today's Hollywood, discussing the struggles for power and success

Reel Power

Litwak, Mark

Business & Money

Plume

Risky Business (Second Edition) is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project's distributors. A companion to Litwak's popular books on entertainment industry dealmaking and contracts, Risky Business (Second Edition) is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video. Included among its many topics: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film's economic value; working the film festivals; distribution territories; distributors' accounting practices; and much more. In addition to its primary text, it includes many essential contracts, sample statements and certificates, checklists, and extensive lists of useful resources.

Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films (Second Edition)

Computers & Technology

Networking & Cloud Computing

Hampstead Enterprises, Inc.

Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood

William Morrow & Co.

Profiles American legal mavericks who champion unpopular or unprofitable causes and individuals, from consumer advocates to urban crime fighters, and examines their cases and what they signify about the legal system

Courtroom Crusaders

Legal Theory & Systems

A comprehensive look at how today's Hollywood works -- who has the power and how deals are made. Drawing on interviews with more than 200 Hollywood insiders -- writers, directors, performers, agents, producers and journalists -- Litwak leads us through the maze of Hollywood politics. Well written and filled with case histories of specific films, Reel Power ears down myths and reveals the inner workings of the Hollywood film business.

Industries

Silman-James Press

Litwak is a lawyer based in Los Angeles who represents writers and independent filmmakers. In non-legal language he explains how multimedia works are produced and distributed and explores the common legal issues, usually complex, and cross-discipline, that have accompanied the industry's growth. He offers advice on such matters as protecting work, entering into deals with electronic publishers and distributors, and plunging into cyberspace. He includes many sample contracts and agreements relating to all aspects of production and distribution. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook: A Legal and Distribution Guide

Media & the Law

Silman-James Pr

This is an invaluable collection of sample entertainment contracts along with discussions of the concepts and terms contained therein. Completely revised and greatly expanded - including 20 new contracts - the second edition of this popular and essential handbook is the ultimate entertainment-law source of independent film makers, who, armed with this book can save themselves thousands in legal fees. It contains 62 contracts covering: depiction and copyright release; literary submission and sale; artist employment; collaboration; music; financing; production; distribution; and, merchandising and retainers.

Contracts for the Film & Television Industry

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Dealmaking is the first self-defense book for everyone working in the film and television industry, Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible and practical guide to current entertainment laws peculiarities and "creative" practices. Armed with this book, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees as they navigate the entertainment business's shark-infested waters. Whether you are a professional or wannabe producer, writer, director, or actor, Litwak can help you make the most of your business dealings while steering you clear of contractual traps. 
The second edition of this popular book contains hundreds of updates and revisions of the first edition and includes two new chapters: Legal Remedies and Retaining Attorneys, Agents, and Managers.

Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts: 2nd Edition Expanded and Updated

Litwak, an entertainment attorney, explains the legal rules of starting a company, securing loans or investors to finance a film, and arranging distribution, and outlines the principle terms of a distribution agreement. A sample co-production agreement, international distribution license contract, promissory note with guarantee, and lab access letter are provided. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films

"Dealmaking" - the popular, award-winning 'self-defence' book for everyone working in the film and television industry - is now updated to include the latest legal rulings and entertainment technology developments. Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible guide to current entertainment law's peculiarities, 'creative' practices, and practical applications. Armed with this book, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of pounds in legal fees as they navigate the shark-infested waters of the entertainment business. Whether you are a producer, writer, director, or actor, Mark Litwak will help you make the most of your business dealings while steering you clear of the many contractual traps that may await you.

Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry: From Negotiations to Final Contracts

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Reel Power

Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films (Second Edition)

Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood

Courtroom Crusaders

Reel Power: The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood

Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook: A Legal and Distribution Guide

Contracts for the Film & Television Industry

Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts: 2nd Edition Expanded and Updated

Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films

Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry: From Negotiations to Final Contracts