Lights, Camera, Sell by Alec Trachtenberg
Film producer and sales consultant Alec Trachtenberg argues that one must adopt a sales mindset in order to be successful as an independent filmmaker. By highlighting a variety of sales strategies that have worked for him in the world of startup technology companies, Alec shows how you can use the same sales strategies in every stage of filmmaking.Whether you are a budding freelance cinematographer searching for your next gig, a first-time director ready to shoot your first feature-film, or an indie producer acquiring funding for your next project, Lights, Camera, Sell will teach you how to succeed through strategic sales techniques used by cutting-edge tech startup companies. Walking you through the five stages of the sales process, Alec shows you relevant case studies involving a variety of scenarios in the low-budget independent filmmaking process. Alec will teach you how to:?Prospect a screenwriter and option a feature-length screenplay?Lead a discovery call with a prospective domestic distributor?Demonstrate value with a powerful pitch deck to a financier?Close a deal with a non-union actor by creating an initial talent agreement outline?Resolve conflicts with crew members by understanding the principles of relationship success Lights, Camera, Sell will debunk the negative myths surrounding salespeople formed by our media and society, reveal best practices on asking the right questions, explain how to present your ideas and services in a compelling way, and more.
Trachtenberg, Alec: - Based in Los Angeles, California, Alec Trachtenberg is an independent film producer, author, sales consultant, and the founder and CEO of Coast ART Productions. With over a decade of experience building and managing the sales teams of some of the most cutting-edge technology startups, Alec has worked with major companies, such as Airbnb, Sony Pictures, Netflix, and Amazon. He has applied his sales talents to the world of filmmaking and currently consults independent filmmakers and entertainment companies on how to adapt a sales mindset in their careers. Learn more at LightsCameraSell.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781735506128 |
| ISBN 10 | 1735506125 |
| Title | Lights, Camera, Sell |
| Author | Alec Trachtenberg |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Coast Art Productions LLC |
| Year published | 2020-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 204 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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