ABSTRACT

Investing in Movies: Strategies for Investors and Producers is a useful guide for investors and producers looking for an analytical framework to assess the opportunities and pitfalls of film investments. The book traces macroeconomic trends and the globalization of the business, as well as the impact these have on potential returns. It offers a broad range of guidelines on how to source interesting projects and advice on what kinds of projects to avoid, as well as numerous ways to maximize risk-adjusted returns. While focusing primarily on investments in independent films, industry veteran and author Joseph Cohen also provides valuable insights into the studio and independent slate deals that have been marketed to the institutional investment community.

Features of this book include:

  • A guide to the minefield of film investing for the potential investor, giving students and aspiring professionals an insider perspective;
  • A detailed explanation of the risk and rewards inherent in the film business and how to evaluate projects;
  • Thorough coverage of the cast of characters that populate the film space, and advice on building relationships to optimize opportunities.

chapter |12 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|20 pages

Pros and Cons of Motion Picture Investment

chapter 4|9 pages

Welcome to the World of Independents

chapter 5|8 pages

The Evolution of Revenue Streams

chapter 6|22 pages

Cast of Characters

chapter 7|24 pages

Globalization of the Business

chapter 8|17 pages

How to have Fun and not Lose your Shirt

chapter 9|15 pages

Managing Risk

chapter 10|20 pages

Working the Banks

chapter 11|11 pages

How to Beat the Odds

Niche Strategies

chapter 12|13 pages

Evaluating Projects

chapter 13|15 pages

Where you should be in the Food Chain

Distribution Versus Production

chapter 14|6 pages

The Sinkhole of Development

chapter 15|6 pages

Exit Strategies

The Value of Film Libraries

chapter 16|7 pages

New Directions

The Digital World

chapter 17|10 pages

Art versus Commerce