{"title":"How The Hell Do I Get My Film Financed?","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"how-the-hell-do-i-get-my-film-financed-book-ricky-margolis-9781952495038","title":"HOW THE HELL... Do I Get My Film Financed?","description":"\u003cb\u003eHOW THE HELL... Do I Get My Film Financed?\u003c\/b\u003e is a series of easy-to-read books introducing some of the key concepts of entertainment financing, helping you to understand how to get your next film or TV show financed and produced  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis series is aimed at writers, directors, producers, and investors. Whether you are new to the entertainment industry or already have a few projects under your belt, these books will give you the knowledge and power that you need to take control of your career and achieve success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBook Two deals with \u003cb\u003eSALES \u0026amp; DISTRIBUTION\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe sales and distribution process is \u003cb\u003eTHE\u003c\/b\u003e most important element for anybody trying to make it in the entertainment industry to learn. It is how filmmakers connect with their audiences, and how their work gets seen and appreciated. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe distribution world is constantly evolving, and distribution companies and platforms come and go, but the principles behind distribution never change - as a filmmaker, in order to be successful, you must understand \u003cb\u003ewho\u003c\/b\u003e your audience is and \u003cb\u003ehow\u003c\/b\u003e to reach them  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn understanding of this process helps every single person working in the entertainment industry: for \u003cb\u003ewriters\u003c\/b\u003e to learn what they should choose to write about in their scripts, for \u003cb\u003eproducers\u003c\/b\u003e to learn which projects they should be pitching to financiers and sales agents, and for \u003cb\u003einvestors\u003c\/b\u003e to understand which titles are mostly likely to offer them a return on their investment  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou will also learn how you can use the sales and distribution process to raise funding for your production.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe'll discuss: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow a project travels from your creative mind to reach audiences all around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of sales agents, distributors, sales estimates, and minimum guarantees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe international sales markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use the cash-flowing of \u003cb\u003e pre-sales\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e gap financing \u003c\/b\u003e against future foreign sales to raise the production funding you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the sales and distribution process affects \u003cb\u003eYOU\u003c\/b\u003e and practically every decision that you make regarding your next project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding how a project (whether it's a film, TV show, web series, or anything else) gets distributed is the key to learning how it can reach audiences and how it can make money. Distribution controls the flow of financing throughout the whole industry - without it, nothing could get made, and nothing could get seen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistribution isn't just part of the business - distribution IS the business \u003c\/b\u003eThis book will explain how \u003cb\u003eyou\u003c\/b\u003e can use the sales and distribution process to make your next project a successful AND profitable one, and to help you enjoy a long and fruitful career as a filmmaker or investor  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd don't forget to check out the other titles in this series  For more information, please visit our website at www.thefilmfinanceclub.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRicky Margolis has over twenty years' experience in the entertainment industry. 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It's your chance to tell a story - your story - and describe to an investor why they should invest in you, how you will spend their money responsibly, and how you will pay it back. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn how to create a great business plan, and how to sell your project - and yourself - to your investors  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this book, we cover: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the information you need to include in your business plan, split up into easily digestible sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to make your business plan look great, even if you have no design skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to describe to an investor what they are getting from the deal and how they will get paid back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd as a bonus, we have also included a Sample Business Plan for you to use as a template \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome people charge hundreds of dollars for this information. 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