The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide is a step by step guide to the business and legal issues involved in producing an independent film. This new third edition was published in 2010 and includes new useful information on private and soft money financing, and digital promotion, distribution, and marketing.

Written in straight forward style, it provides practical advice on every phase of development, production and distribution. It includes a complete set of form contracts that independent filmmakers will need along with detailed explanations of how deals for actors, writers, directors and other key personnel are made.

An invaluable resource for film students, independent producers and others, The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide helps would-be producers understand exactly how movies are made and sold from a legal and business perspective.