About the Book:

This is the new, completely, expanded and revised edition with all the information you need from fund-raising through distribution. A practical and comprehensive book that will help filmmakers save time and money, while inspiring them to create successful projects.

Contents include: writing a business plan; developing your ideas into concepts, treatments and scripts; directing, producing, market research: distribution markets (theatrical, home videos, television, international); financing your film; how to do presentations, writing a prospectus; plus an appendix filled with film cash flow projections, sample contracts, valuable contact addresses, and much more.

What people say:

"A significant contribution to the literature on independent film production. A 'must-read' for anyone seriously interested in independent film." — John Mason, Director of Kodak Worldwide Emerging Filmmaker Program

"Wiese's book is full of practical tips on how to get a film or video project financed, produced, and distributed without sacrificing artistic integrity." — Co-Evolution Quarterly

"For filmmakers seeking both independence and success in the marketplace there is no better resource… the volume of choice of the serious independent filmmaker. The prospectus/business plan [section] of this new edition is alone worth the price of the book." — Flatiron Magazine

About the Author:

Michael Wiese recently completed a 20 minute feature titled Field Of Fish and is currently developing an independent feature film, Must Be Love, to be filmed in England.