ABSTRACT
Rather than heading into film producing and running a production company, the highly talented serial entrepreneur Simon Franks decided that distribution was the right place before him in the film value chain. Proving the point beyond doubt, Franks gives a remarkably detailed and transparent interview, explaining how he built up UK distributor Redbus from scratch in the 2000s, to ultimately make significant returns on his endeavours when accidents of fate enabled him to effectively sell his company twice! Rich with industry and business details and commercial instincts, Franks provides a telling insight into the challenges and high points at the sharp end of the film business.
