The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry (Biz: The Basic Business, Legal & Financial Aspects of the Film) | 
 enlarge | Author: Schulyler M. Moore
Publisher: Silman-James Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 3 Exp Upd
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Pages: 388
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1879505940
Dewey Decimal Number: 384.80973
EAN: 9781879505940
ASIN: 1879505940
Publication Date: June 10, 2007
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Today's film industry is a legal and financial obstacle course that all independent filmmakers must learn to master. In view of this, The Biz--a highly accessible overview of the industry's important business, legal and financial aspect--is a must-read for all filmmakers. It includes thorough explanations and discussions of: Film-industry business jargon; Raising financing; Business structuring; Securities laws; Budgeting essentials; Dealing with the guilds; Loans; Completion guarantees; The legal and financial ramifications of distribution deals; Calculating net profits; Film-industry accounting practices and contingent payments; Copyright, publicity, and trademark laws; Screen credits; Talent demands; Litigation problems; Bankruptcy; Taxation of film companies; The Internet distribution of film . . . and much more. The Biz also includes a dozen useful sample forms and agreements.
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Complete, informative, funny-- what more can you ask for? April 13, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was afraid when I picked up _The Biz_ that it was going to be a dry read-- legal aspects of any business are not known for being a scintillating read. However, I am happy to report that it was not only a quick and interesting read, it was a genuinely funny one. Moore had me laughing out loud on several occasions.
Even granted that this is not a book you read for the humor, it is refreshing to see a reference book so well written. My only quarrel was that I would have liked to see a bibliography included with the book in case I wanted to go in depth into any of the areas covered.
How hot is "the Biz?" February 5, 2001
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
One thing about Professor Moore: the man rides motorcycles and has more energy than a 6-year old. He's not the average UCLA professor.Thus, you should be aware that the book reflects it's writer's personality. The book is not only informative, but a pretty fun read as well. Friends from other law schools tell me how dry and dull their entertainment law texts are - a fact which absolutely boggles my mind. The Biz is concisely written, and filled with lively examples
Handbook for Entertainment Lawyers March 15, 2000
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
Mr. Moore teaches at UCLA, and his course is extraordinarily well attended. His book is considered a must-have for lawyers working in Entertainment, and although the focus is law, I think it would be a handy reference for anyone new to the creative side of Entertainment, especially those seeking to protect themselves and their interests when making deals and such.
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