ABSTRACT
Film production is somewhat different when looked at from the varied viewpoints of craftspeople, accountants, and producers. All of these people are part of the film industry, but they represent different aspects of it. Looking at history is essential for putting filmmakers own company in perspective, whether 100 years ago or last year. Each industry has its own periods of growth, stagnation, and change. Things are changing and moving all the time, so filmmaker must take the time to be sure that everyone involved has the same facts. It is essential that their narrative show how the industry as a whole works, where they fit into that picture, and how the segment of independent film operates. Whether risking $50,000 or $50 million, an investor wants to feel that filmmakers Company is capable of safeguarding his money. Someone must have the knowledge and the authority to make a final decision.
