Publisher's Synopsis
"HOW THE HELL... Do I Get My Film Financed?" is a series of easy-to-read books introducing some of the key concepts of entertainment financing, helping you to understand how to get your next film or TV show financed and produced!
This series is aimed at writers, directors, producers, and investors. Whether you are new to the entertainment industry or already have a few projects under your belt, these books will give you the knowledge and power that you need to take control of your career and achieve success. Book Four deals with BUSINESS PLANS! So, your project is ready to go... Now you just need to find some funding to get it made! To do that, you'll have to sell your project to some investors in order to attract that vital production financing that you need. It all starts with a great business plan! Whatever stage you're at in the process, whether early in development or just looking for that final chunk of equity, a business plan is the crucial document that you need to sell your vision to an investor. It doesn't matter whether you are raising millions of dollars for a feature film, or just a few thousand dollars for a short film or web series pilot. A business plan is the best way for you to look professional and competent, and to make investors take you seriously. Understanding what an investor is looking for and answering some of their questions before they have even had a chance to ask them will make your journey to getting funded so much easier. A business plan is much more than just a tool to raise money. It's your chance to tell a story - your story - and describe to an investor why they should invest in you, how you will spend their money responsibly, and how you will pay it back. Learn how to create a great business plan, and how to sell your project - and yourself - to your investors! In this book, we cover:- All the information you need to include in your business plan, split up into easily digestible sections
- How to make your business plan look great, even if you have no design skills
- How to describe to an investor what they are getting from the deal and how they will get paid back
- And much more...
And as a bonus, we have also included a Sample Business Plan for you to use as a template! Some people charge hundreds of dollars for this information. But you already have all the skills you need to write a professional business plan. Let us show you how! And don't forget to check out the other titles in this series. For more information, please visit our website at www.thefilmfinanceclub.com. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ricky Margolis has over twenty years' experience in the entertainment industry. During that time, he has worked in a variety of positions at both large studios and boutique production companies. He has gained extensive knowledge and expertise in a number of aspects of the industry, including production, finance, development, literary management, sales, distribution, and marketing. Over the course of his career, Ricky has been involved in the production, finance, sales and/or distribution of over thirty titles, including films, TV shows, and web series. Ricky also has experience in the financial services industry, with several years' experience in venture capital, business development, and startup funding.
