Producing Film and Television

This book is about what it takes to be a producer, the person responsible for getting a project off the ground and seeing it through to a conclusion. Written by two highly experienced television and film producers, this is the ultimate guide to navigating the world of film and television production in the UK.

Autorentext

Steve Pinhay has an extensive career in television and film including the creation of an award-winning media centre, heading a trade body for independent film producers, producing many hours of television in the UK and internationally for companies like the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery and Disney and a raft of innovative media courses. A senior tutor at the National Film and Television School, he was Head of Postgraduate Programmes at MetFilm School in Ealing Studios and is a consultant for London Film School.

Alexandra Bentley is a producer whose career began in film distribution, working for major studios like Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century Fox before transitioning into producing. She has several feature films to her credit, all of which have enjoyed worldwide releases. She also produces commercials and video games including the BAFTA-nominated interactive drama game, As Dusk Falls. In addition to her industry work, she is a senior university lecturer, leading a variety of MA-level producing modules.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Producing?; Chapter 2: The UK Film Industry and the Business of Film; Chapter 3: Film Development; Chapter 4: Film Packaging; Chapter 5: Film Finance; Chapter 6: Making a Film; Chapter 7: Sales, Distribution, Exhibition and Recoupment; Chapter 8: Getting into Film Production; Chapter 9: The Business of Television; Chapter 10: Television Types and Genres; Chapter 11: TV Commissioning; Chapter 12: Managing Productions; Chapter 13: Making TV - Single Camera; Chapter 14: Making TV - Multi-Cam Studio, OB and Rigs; Chapter 15: TV Finance and Selling; Chapter 16: Getting Into TV; Chapter 17: Last Out