The International Film Business: A Market Guide Beyond Hollywood

by Angus Finney

The International Film Business considers the independent film sector as a business, and the specific skills and knowledge that it requires. It describes both the present state of the independent film industry and the significant technological developments that have begun to take place, and what changes these might effect. The International Film Taking an entrepreneurial perspective on what future opportunities will be available to prepared and informed business students and emerging practitioners, this text includes case studies that take students through the successes and failures of a variety of real film companies/projects and exclusive interviews with leading practitioners in all sectors of the industry, from production to exhibition.

Genres: Film

264 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2010

Reviews

[Aidan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say that this was an expertly written and a very adequate text on the European film business. It covers every key aspect and is very knowledgeable on the subject. Furthermore, very complex business nuances have been explained in a way that you can wrap your head around and make sense of. Film industry is very complex, and it is often very difficult to understand what each element in the chain does or their importance in it, but this book makes such complicated aspects better fathomable. The material is skillfully treated and ends up being in-depth and very intuitive. Lots of real-life examples have been provided that are helpful.

I strongly recommend to anyone interested in the industry (specifically European), whether filmmaker, producer, distributor, or anyone really.

[Tt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written start-up pack of navigating the European film market, comprehensive and integrated. But again, if not required for exams like my case, not necessary especially for the second part since the picture’s already changed.