The Complete Film Production Handbook by Eve Light Honthaner is more than just a guide to working in the film industry, it's a necessary resource. Now in its fourth edition, this publication is an honest look at the seemingly glamorous world of film production, and provides those considering a career in the industry an insider's view of it all. Even an old pro will find this a beneficial read and valuable resource, especially for all the forms, contracts, releases, and checklists contained within.
New to the fourth edition is information on low-budget and independent films - including documentaries and shorts - as well as details on commercials and television production. Other new topics include the industry's trend toward going green, travel and shipping regulations, updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances and more.
Eve Honthaner has been working in production management within the entertainment industry for many years. Some of her credits include: Titanic, Just Married, In Dreams and Joy Ride. In addition to teaching at USC's Summer Program, she's been an instructor at The International Film & TV Workshops in Rockport, Maine and is the founder of the Los Angeles-based organization Film Industry Network.
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Forms in the Book
- The Production Team and Who Does What
- The Production Office
- Basic Accounting
- From Script to Schedule
- Incentives
- Pre-Production
- Insurance Requirements
- During the Shoot
- Building Strong Industry Relationships: Making Good Deals & Navigating Politics
- Deal Memos
- Unions & Guilds
- Principal Talent
- Background Talent
- There's an Animal in my Film
- Clearances & Releases
- A Guide to Music Clearance
- Safety
- Locations
- Distant Location
- Foreign Locations
- Travel & Housing
- Shipping
- Effects
- Specifically Television
- Independent Filmmaking
- Practical Low-Budget Filmmaking
- New Media
- Commercial Production
- Wrap
- Post Production Overview
- Greener Filmmaking
- Industry Survival Tips
- Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts
- Information specific to television production and commercials
- The industry's commitment to go green and how to do it
- Coverage of new travel and shipping regulations
- Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and new forms throughout
- This guide to production management is on every producer's shelf and will save you time, money, and hassles
- Hundreds of forms, contracts, and checklists available to print and use on your production