Overview

Indie Film Producing explains the simple, basic, clear cut role of the independent film producer. Raising funds to do your dream project, producing award-winning films with a low budget, putting name actors on your indie film-it's all doable, and this book guides you through the entire process of being a successful producer with bonus tips on how to effortlessly maneuver through the sphere of social media marketing and fundraising tactics. Indie film producer Suzanne Lyons pilots you through the actual making of low budget films to show you how easy and fun it can be. Laid out in a step-by-step, A to Z, matter-of-fact style that shows how the producer's role can be easy, how to treat the film as a business, and especially how to avoid the painful pitfalls faced by so many producers, this book gives you the essential tools you need to make your film a success from the ground up. . Begins with the earliest stages of concept development, continues through production & post, and ultimately concludes with distribution . Shows you how to create a buzz for your film through marketing and promotions . Interviews with global producers who produced films using social media, festivals, apps, and more, give you real-world insight that can be applied to your own films . Website points you to a fantastic collection of resources that you'll need to produce your own films (www.focalpress.com/cw/lyons-9780240817637/)

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Author:   Suzanne Lyons
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138136649

ISBN 10:   1138136646
Pages:   246
Publication Date:   24 November 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Chapter 1 Introduction- Wear the ""Business Hat and the ""Creative Hat Chapter 2 Producing Timelines Chapter 3 Option Agreements and Screenplay Development Chapter 4 Business Plans Chapter 5 Private Placement Memorandum - Cover your Paperwork Trail Chapter 6 LLCs, Bank Accounts, and Funding - Don't Lose Your Shirt Chapter 7 Sales Presentations and Selling Your Film Chapter 8 Soft Prep-Get it Done with No Money Chapter 9 & 10 The Casting Process Chapter 11 Preproduction-What the Producer Does Chapter 12 Principle Photography - What It Means for the Producer Chapter 13 Postproduction Part I Chapter 14 Postproduction Part II Chapter 15 Marketing and Distribution - Do It Yourself, Digitally Chapter 16 Delivery, Film Festivals, and Networking-Get to Know Everyone Chapter 17 Notes, Techniques, Tips, and Tricks Glossary"

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Suzanne Lyons is co-founder of Snowfall Films, WindChill Films, Inc., and the Flash Forward Institute. She is a Hollywood producer and an award-winning filmmaker. Her films have been distributed by Miramax, Disney, Lionsgate, and ScreenGems. She has over 25 years experience in television and film, and she also conducts highly successful workshops on producing (www.suzannelyons.net).

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