Investing in Movies

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 Pros and Cons of Motion Picture Investment

2 Macroeconomic Trends and Studio Co-Financing

3 Tax and Other “Soft Money” Benefits and Limited Partnerships

4 Welcome to the World of Independents

5 The Evolution of Revenue Streams

6 Cast of Characters

7 Globalization of the Business

8 How to Have Fun and Not Lose Your Shirt

9 Managing Risk

10 Working the Banks

11 How to Beat the Odds: Niche Strategies

12 Evaluating Projects

13 Where You Should Be in the Food Chain: Distribution Versus Production

14 The Sinkhole of Development

15 Exit Strategies: The Value of Film Libraries

16 New Directions: The Digital World

17 Art Versus Commerce

Index

1. Cover
2. Title
3. Copyright
4. Dedication
5. CONTENTS
6. Acknowledgments
7. Introduction ...