Publisher's Synopsis
The guide on "Everything You Need To Know" provides an in-depth compilation of national & international production information, and is used regularly by film industry professionals as their "Production Bible", by researchers and students for its in-depth information, as well as by other individuals wishing to enter the film industry.;Professionally, the guide focuses on all phases of pre-production, production and post-production, such as: how to raise production financing; union contracts, wage scales and working conditions; film commissions; film production logistics; shooting permits; film distribution; entering major international film festivals and markets, and much more.;In terms of territory, the guide covers all major film production centres internationally, including: all states in the US, all Canadian provinces, the Caribbean islands, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Europe, Israel, Morocco, Australia, New Zealand, the Far East, and South America.;The directory section features 30,000 listings of film & video companies, services and professionals in more than 200 film professional classifications.;Updated annually since 1979, each new edition of the "Producers Masterguide" reflects the latest updates in this ever-changing industry, and is divided into eight parts: professional information; financial information; production information; unions and guilds agreements; commercials, videotape and music productions; major international film festivals and awards; major international film markets; production directory.