Risky Business: Financing & Distributing Independent Films (Second Edition)

Comprehensive and educational, Mark Litwak sets out his profound understanding of the film business in this book. It is a well written exposition of the facts necessary to make informed decisions.

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.

The book is outdated when it comes to current trends. Talks about Netflix et al as futuristic.

Dense written; and ominous story.

If you are an aspiring filmmaker looking to learn about how to finance & get distribution for an independent film, this book is not for you! There is no advice or knowledge for filmmakers trying to learn how to finance or distribute their film(s).It is a very dense, legal approach to financing and distributing films, completely from a law perspective, not at all creative. Almost like a textbook you should pull out if you're about to sign a contract or negotiate a deal.I was disappointed, because I'm trying to learn about different options to finance and distribute a feature film and this was definitely the wrong book to purchase. However, when I get to a place when I need to sign a contract, I will pull this out.