The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry

by Schuyler M. Moore

Book Overview

Today's film industry is a legal and financial obstacle course that independent filmmakers must learn to master. The most comprehensive guide to negotiating that obstacle course is this book, a high accessible overview of the industry's important business, legal and financial interests. Filled with industry-savvy advice, it clearly explains: raising financing; business structuring; securities laws; budgeting essentials; dealing with the guilds; loans;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 187950569X
• ISBN13: 9781879505698
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Silman-James Press
• Length: 373 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great book!

This was a great book and is very useful for anyone wanting to learn the business aspects of the film industry.

Excelente introducción a la industria

Es un muy buen libro introductorio a la industria. Los análisis del autor son rigurosos. Hace mucho incapié en los aspectos legales de la producción cinematográfica

Complete, informative, funny-- what more can you ask for?

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?"

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

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.