John W. Cones

Film Finance and Distribution 
A dictionary of terms 
By John w. Cones

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Connecticut

A Dictionary of Terms

Film Finance and Distribution defines those thorny legal and financial terms that often elude novice filmmakers and impede their attempts to secure financing and distribution. The entries provide commentary on approaches to film finance and distribution, definitions of production and post-production technical terms, definitions of unique film-industry practices and procedures in a variety of areas, and an extensive cross-referencing of terms. Cones offers definitions and advice.This dictionary's harrowing journey through the depths of studio 'creative accounting' is both revealing and frightening -- a must read for all filmmakers. -- Richard F. Brophy, producer

Film Finance and Distribution

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Kim Adelman

Making it big in shorts 
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By Kim adelman
Tips for YouTube filmmakers

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Ultimate Filmmaker's Guide to Short Films

First published in 2004, this new and updated edition allows filmmakers to tap into the raw power of the YOUTUBE, MySpace, and Iphone Generation. Generate millions of hits for your short films and learn how you can make money by tapping into the power of the Internet.

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Secrets from a Sundance Programmer

Anyone can make a short film, right? Just grab some friends and your handheld and you can do it in a weekend or two before being accepted to a slew of film festivals, right?

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Roberta Munroe screened short film submissions at Sundance for five years, and is an award-winning short filmmaker in her own right. So she knows a thing or two about how not to make a short film. From the first draft of your script to casting, production, editing, and distribution, this is your one-stop primer for breaking into the business. Featuring interviews with many of today's most talented writers, producers, and directors, as well as revealing stories (e.g., what to do when the skinhead crack addict next door begins screaming obscenities as soon as you call "action") from the sets of her own short films, Roberta walks you through the minefield of mistakes that an aspiring filmmaker can make--so that you don't have to make them yourself.

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Awarded the prestigious Caldecott Medal in 1986, The Polar Expresshas sold more than 7 million copies, become a classic holiday movie, and been translated into stage productions that take place across the United States during the holiday season.

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