Book Description Publication Date: May 1, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1879505746 | ISBN-13: 978-1879505742 This is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organisation of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project"s distributors. A companion to Litwak"s popular books on entertainment industry deal-making and contracts, RISKY BUSINESS is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video. Included among its many topics: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film"s economic value; working the film festivals; distribution territories; distributors" accounting practices; and much more. In addition to its primary text, it includes many essential contracts, sample statements and certificates, checklists, and extensive lists of useful resources. * Editorial Reviews From the Publisher This is the comprehensive nuts-and-bolts guide to setting up an independent production project. Starting with the basic organization of the company and the preparation of production, collaboration, and screenplay agreements, it covers in detail everything from raising money via loans, presales, and investors through finding, contracting with, and policing the finished project"s distributors. A companion to Litwak"s popular books on entertainment industry dealmaking and contracts, RISKY BUSINESS is an authoritative blueprint for successfully producing any independent film or video. Included among its many topics: partnerships; corporations; limited liability companies; equity investments; attracting investors; evaluating a film"s economic value; working the film festivals; distribution territories; distributors" accounting practices; and much more. In addition to its primary text, it includes many essential contracts, sample statements and certificates, checklists, and extensive lists of useful resources. About the Author Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney. He is also a producer"s rep, assisting filmmakers in the financing, marketing, and distribution of their films. An acknowledged authority on the entertainment industry, he has been interviewed on more than 100 television and radio shows, including THE LARRY KING SHOW and ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. Litwak has taught entertainment and copyright law at UCLA, University of West Los Angeles, and Loyola Law School. He is the author of five books including: DEALMAKING IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY, REED POWER, CONTRACTS FOR THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY. * Product Details Paperback: 313 pages Publisher: Silman-James Press (May 1, 2004) Language: English ISBN-10: 1879505746 ISBN-13: 978-1879505742 Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,579,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) Did we miss any relevant features for this product? Tell us what we missed. Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price? More About the Author › Visit Amazon"s Mark Litwak Page Mark Litwak Biography Mark Litwak is the author of six books and numerous articles. He is an entertainment attorney based in Beverly Hills, California, an arbitrator and an expert witness. He is the creator of the popular CD-ROM program Movie Magic Contracts. A frequent speaker, he has presented seminars across the United States, and in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada including presentations for the American Film Institute, Columbia University, N.Y.U, U.S.C, the University of British Columbia and the Royal College of Art in London. Litwak has been a lawyer for 33 years. He has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine. He is the creator of Entertainment Law Resources, at www.marklitwak.com. * Most Helpful Customer Reviews 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful 3.0 out of 5 stars very cautious August 16, 2006 By film book reader Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase You can"t complain about a lawyer making sure you know exactly how bad things can get--it"s their job. The one problem I have with "Risky Business..." is that the author goes to extreme great pains (sometimes the reader"s) to disclaim any potential harm that might arise from the reading of this material blah-blah-blah... There are several legal agreements presented with descriptions; that"s good. There is very little explanation of how the money works (who gets what and where it says so in which agreement); that"s not so good. As an overview to how complex this field is, the book is good. The point of all of it is, essentially, if you get this far in movie-making, get an entertainment attorney who knows how to protect you, "cuz there"s no way you"ll be able to do it on your own. Glad I read it. Now I can pass it along to someone else. Comment | * By Adrian Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase This book is exactly what I thought it would be and is very helpful. The seller came through quickly and the book is in the condition the seller claimed it would be. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No › See both customer reviews (newest first) Write a customer review Advertisement Search Customer Reviews Only search this product"s reviews Citations (learn more) This book cites 8 books: Expiration Date by Justin Curfman in Back Matter Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide (Chris Gore"s Ultimate Flim Festival Survival Guide) by Chris Gore on page 134 The Variety Guide to Film Festivals by Steve Gaydos on page 134 Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker by George Lucas on page 127 Courtroom Crusaders by Mark Litwak in Front Matter See all 8 books this book cites