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Filmmaker Fundamentals – An Independent Film Producer’s Guide to Writing a Business Plan

When it comes to the practical aspects of filmmaking, ranging from camera selection to mastering editing systems, independent film producers seem ready to rise to every challenge. But tell one of these folks they have to come up with a business plan and find investors to support their film and you'll find most looking for a stage door to exit. Why? Because if indie producers liked asking permission to do something or taking orders from others . . … [Read more...]

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QUALIFIERS FOR BEST FILM PRODUCERS

by The Library of Congress Article by Iamanartist Since centuries we have seen the tremendous amount of growth in the film industry. We have seen thousands of movies which have been made by the most reputed film producers who possess an excellent art of film-making and are well aware about everything which the people want to see while visiting a cinema theater.Today, I would like to provide … [Read more...]

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Music Producers Play a Broad Role

The work of music producers (also called record producers) usually takes place behind the scenes, and is seldom recognized by the public unless the producer is actively guiding the career of an upcoming musician. But, today's music producers have come to play a broad role in the music production process, with many of them supervising the actual music recording session and even mixing and mastering their own productions.While the established … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Independent Film Producers: How to Survive the Turbulent Years Ahead

The Falling Value of Film EntertainmentForty years ago, people who wanted to see a movie on a Friday night had just a few options. They could watch what was on TV, they could go to the local drive-in, or they could go to the local movie theater. The advent of video stores that sold hundreds or thousands of movies on video tape/DVD gave people new alternatives. They could watch this week's new movie at the movie theater, or take in last winter's … [Read more...]

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Iphone / iPad Applications for filmmakers and video producers

Article by Dora A. Carlson Iphone / iPad Applications for filmmakers and video producers - Business Search by Author, Title or Content Article ContentAuthor NameArticle Title Home Submit Articles Author Guidelines Publisher Guidelines Content Feeds RSS Feeds FAQ Contact Us The present day launch of … [Read more...]

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Can employees/contract labourers be deemed as ‘producers’ under Geographical Indication (GI) Act ?

Subsequent to my application for the rectification of GI No. 121 ‘Tirupathi Laddu', I have written a letter to the GI Registry with the following contents.   "The crux of the matter referenced above lies in the interpretation of Section 11(1) of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999 as to whether the GI applicant in the instant case represents the interest of the producers and also whether the definition … [Read more...]

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Top Music Contracts for Producers and Artists

Securing your music agreements in writing is vital to achieving success in the music industry. The top music contracts every Music Producer and Recording Artist should use to ensure business security and success are agreements where the purpose of the project is well outlined, the terms of compensation are easy to understand, and royalty/copyright provisions are clearly itemized between both parties. If you're a musician using fill-in-the-blank … [Read more...]

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