Independent film producing: How to Produce a Low-Budget Feature Film

Title: Independent Film Producing: How to Produce a Low-Budget Feature Film

Author(s): Paul Battista

Year: 2010

Publisher: Lucrifacio Books

ISBN: 9780615343563

Description:

This book is a practical guide for filmmakers who want to produce a standout, high-quality, low-budget independent film and successfully get it into the right hands. Written by Paul Battista, an entertainment lawyer, director, and producer, it covers creative aspects like screenwriting as well as essential business, legal, and practical topics including financing, tax subsidies, union contracts, profit participation, distribution, and marketing.

It is designed for serious independent filmmakers with little industry connections or experience, offering detailed insights into the challenges and realities of making a first low-budget feature film. The book also discusses newer trends like crowd funding laws, making it a valuable resource for independent producers today