The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. Let Louise Levison, who wrote the innovative business plan for "The Blair Witch Project," show you how. This unique guide teaches you not only how to create a business plan, but also how to avoid common business plan mistakes, so that you can attract and secure an investor. In jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a different section of the business plan, including the industry, marketing, financing, and distribution. Large format films, new media and shorts are also discussed. The included companion web site features supplementary exercises and spreadsheets so that you get comfortable crunching the numbers--no math degree required! The sixth edition contains completely revised and updated industry data along with updated information on distribution including online and foreign markets. Plus, new interviews and case studies with filmmakers will show you real-world examples of equity investors and markets.

* Includes a companion web site with sample business plans, forms, spreadsheets, and hands-on exercises * Learn from real-world examples with new interviews and case studies. * Rock-solid guidance on how to develop a successful business plans for features, shorts, documentaries and more Please visit the companion web site http://booksite.focalpress.com/companion/Levison Registration is required to access the companion web site. The pass code may be found inside the book.

露易丝·利维森（Louise Levison），加州谢尔曼橡树园公司商业策略总裁，精于商业计划书写作，这些商业计划书可适用于单部电影的融资、电影公司多部电影融资以及夹层资本融资。她同时也是《电影企业家通讯》杂志的编辑。利维森服务过的个人客户获得过从2万美元到6千万美元不等的融资，此外，她服务的公司曾获得过高达3亿美元的融资。利维森兼修亚洲文学硕士学位和融资专业工商管理硕士学位，她致力于将自己的融资理念传递给全世界。