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Professional Manuals

Unfortunately there is a frustrating lack of information about the workings of the audiovisual business in Europe available in today’s publications market, in spite of much material addressing the ‘Hollywood machine’. The Media Business School has been producing texts to fill this gap since 1991 and is proud to announce its two latest publications are now available: The Audiovisual Management Handbook – An in-depth look at the film, television and multimedia industry in Europe and The Fine Art of Co-Producing.

The Audiovisual Management Handbook

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Written by leading industry executives from various reas of the audiovisual business, The Audiovisual Management Handbook is an impressive compilation of information explaining the rules of the game in the European audiovisual industry.This publication offers a unique managerial insight to both the experienced audiovisual professional as well as those entrepreneurs just getting started in the business, providing a complete manual which has been considered the ‘bible’ of the audiovisual business. It outlines in detail all management issues involved in audiovisual production: from acquiring scripts, developing a business plan and pre-production; to purchasing insurances, financing, designing advance marketing strategies and maximising revenues from all windows, in the film, television and new media markets in Europe today. Copies are available from the Media Business School for 60 Euros plus shipping.

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The Fine Art of Co-Producing

It addresses all the legal ins and outs of mounting a successful co-production in Europe. Written by top entertainment lawyer Per Neumann, also legal advisor to Zentropa Films, this concise book covers everything the co-producer needs to know - from how to choose a co-production partner and understanding copyrights to completion guarantees and assigning co-production shares. Copies are available from the Media Business School for 30 Euros plus shipping.

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The Film Finance Handbook, volumes I and II

The indispensable guide to film financing for European producers, The Film Finance Handbook puts at the producer’s fingertips everything they need to know to become a successful film producer in Europe. Volume I, A Practical Guide to Film Financing for European Producers explains such areas as: an overview of the industry; setting up a production company; developing your project; securing finance; and reaching an international audience. Volume II, The Reference Book brings together essential components including: statistics, preparing a business plan, legal and business affairs, as well as a directory.
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