The Complete Film Production Handbook

The Complete Film Production Handbook
Author: Eve Light Honthaner
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2013-09-23
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1136053050

This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you're a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book has everything you'll need (including all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even if you know what you're doing, you will be thrilled to find everything you need in one place. If you're not already working in film production, but think you'd like to be, read the book -- and then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you'll know what to expect, you'll be prepared, and you'll be ten steps ahead of everyone else just starting out. New topics and information in the fourth edition include: * Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts * Information specific to television production and commercials * The industry's commitment to go green and how to do it * Coverage of new travel and shipping regulations * Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and new forms throughout

Indie Film Producing

Indie Film Producing
Author: Suzanne Lyons
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2012
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 024081763X

First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Film Production Management

Film Production Management
Author: Bastian Cleve
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1136044019

Film Production Management will tell you in step-by-step detail how to produce a screenplay and get it onto the big screen. Whether you are an aspiring or seasoned film professional, this book will be an indispensable resource for you on a day-to-day basis. This updated edition remains true to the practical, hands-on approach that has made previous editions so successful, and has been updated with revised forms, permits, and budgets applicable to all productions; contains important information on standards and typical processes and practices; includes the latest information available on technological advances such as digital FX; and discusses the impact of the Internet on filmmaking. Film production professionals at all levels of experience will benefit from the information in this handbook to film production management.

The Complete Guide to Film and Digital Production

The Complete Guide to Film and Digital Production
Author: Lorene M. Wales
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2017-02-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1315294885

This expanded, updated, and revised third edition of Lorene Wales’ The Complete Guide to Film and Digital Production offers a comprehensive introduction to the positions/roles, procedures, and logistics of the film and digital video production process, from development and pre-production all the way to marketing and distribution. Lorene Wales offers a hands-on approach suitable for projects of any budget and scale, explaining every stage and key role/position in the life of a film and providing a wealth of sample checklists, schedules, accounting paperwork, and downloadable forms and templates for practical use. Other topics include a description of the latest mobile apps used in production, tax incentives, the DIT, set safety, and an expanded chapter on copyright, fair use and other legal matters. A companion website includes video tutorials, a personnel hierarchy, a guide to mobile apps useful during production, PowerPoints for instructor use, and a complete set of sample production forms and templates for download, including schedules, accounting paperwork, releases, and production checklists.

Film Production Technique

Film Production Technique
Author: Bruce Mamer
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780495503040

FILM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE: CREATING THE ACCOMPLISHED IMAGE, 5e, International Edition, combines extensive information on video production with a strong emphasis on how motion picture film can be integrated into a project's workflow. An invaluable resource for those with limited background in the field, it equips you with a solid foundation in the basics of film. Exploring cutting-edge technologies as well as traditional techniques, the text covers lighting, cameras, editing, crew organization, and the production process. It uses clear terminology to explain complex topics and also lays out the basic, conventional approach to scene structure in a straightforward and methodical manner. Extremely practical, the text not only illustrates what you need to know to make a film but also it gives a sense of the magnitude of the process--the trials and tribulations, the mistakes, and the myriad intangibles that can make up a production. Diagrams and screen grabs throughout vividly illustrate the inner workings of equipment and the step-by-step procedures to execute specific tasks.

The Fundamentals of Film Making

The Fundamentals of Film Making
Author: Jane Barnwell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1350034819

The Fundamentals of Film-Making provides an overview of the collaborative process of film-making. The book maps out the practical, technical and creative aspects involved, sets out the division of labour, and explains how each individual role combines to influence the final piece. The three primary stages of film production – pre-production, production and post-production – are covered through chapters dealing with each of the major departments: script; production; direction; production design; cinematography; sound and post-production. The book concludes with an examination of film analysis, providing context and connections between film theory and practice.

Production Management for TV and Film

Production Management for TV and Film
Author: Linda Stradling
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1408121808

A complete on-the-job reference tool written by an experienced insider.

European Film and Television Co-production

European Film and Television Co-production
Author: Julia Hammett-Jamart
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 377
Release: 2019-01-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 3319971573

This volume offers an up-to-date analysis of film and television co-production in Europe. It brings together the voices of policy professionals, industry practitioners and media industry scholars to trace the contours of a complex practice that is of increasing significance in the global media landscape. Analysis of the latest production statistics sits alongside interviews with producers and the critical evaluation of public film policies. The volume incorporates contributions from representatives of major public institutions—Eurimages, the European Audiovisual Observatory and the European Commission—and private production companies including the pan-European Zentropa Group. Policy issues are elucidated through case studies including the Oscar-winning feature film Ida, the BAFTA-winning I am not a Witch and the Danish television serial Ride Upon the Storm. Scholarly articles span co-development, co-distribution and regional cinemas as well as emerging policy challenges such as the digital single market. The combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches, and the juxtaposition of industry and scholarly voices, provides a unique perspective on European co-production that is information-rich, complex and stimulating, making this volume a valuable companion for students, scholars, and industry professionals.

Becoming a Film Producer

Becoming a Film Producer
Author: Boris Kachka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1501159453

A revealing guide to a career as a film producer written by acclaimed author Boris Kachka and based on the real-life experiences of award-winning producers—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. At the center of every successful film is a producer. Producers bring films to life by orchestrating the major players—screenwriters, directors, talent, distributors, financiers—to create movie magic. Bestselling author and journalist Boris Kachka shadows award-winning producers Fred Berger and Michael London and emerging producer Siena Oberman as movies are pitched, financed, developed, shot, and released. Fly between Los Angeles and New York, with a stop in Utah at the Sundance Film Festival, for a candid look at this high-stakes profession. Learn how the industry has changed over the decades—from the heyday of studios to the reign of streaming platforms. Gain insight and wisdom from these masters’ years of experience producing films, from the indie darlings Sideways and Milk to Academy Award–winning blockbusters like La La Land. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.