Movie money - Bill Daniels

The distribution of a motion picture's 'profits' is, for most film makers, a murky, labyrinthine domain ruled by studio/distributor accountants and lawyers. Movie Money unravels, demystifies, and clearly explains the film industry's unique, arcane, 'creative' accounting practices. It examines numerous film-industry definitions of 'gross' and 'net' profits and the many ways in which these figures are calculated. It also provides in-depth discussions of the various aspects of profit participation -- terminology, accounting practices, and deal practices -- along with chapters on audits, claims, and negotiating tips and tricks. This book is a must-read for all film producers, directors, writers, and actors.