The creators of “South Park,” Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are taking some of the$200 million in profits from their Broadway musical, “Book of Mormon,” and along with a little help from investors are starting their own production studio. They’re calling it Important Studios. In 1993, while they were stidemts at the University of...
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To some, indie filmmaking is an art form, to others a dream of of seeing their story come to life on the big screen, however, it is meant to be a profitable business. Investors put money into a film, and expect to get their money back and receive a decent return on their investment. ...
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In the first installment of our interview with Michele Taverna of MonteCristo Entertainment, “The New Core of the Film Industry,” we discussed your position as sales agent being the “natural first stop” on the road to producing films. Let’s take a look at how you go about making the all important decisions on which...
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Continuing the dialogue with producers Jonathan Dana and Cindy Cowan, let’s take a look at the shifting landscape of film financing and distribution. KA: Given the variable nature of the Domestic deal, what are your thoughts on the Domestic side of the business in general? CC: The overall Domestic side of the business...
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California has been a little behind the times when it comes to tax credits and incentives. Many states across the country, including New Mexico, N. Carolina, Michigan, Louisiana among others offer up to 25% or more in tax rebates, credits and incentives. This can offset production and labor costs and save a production budget...
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California needs all the tools it can get in order to keep film, TV and commercial production in state. Many states throughout the US and countries abroad have active tax credit programs that lure producers, eager to cut costs, to their locale.
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In addition to film financing, the writer, producer and director deals are a major factor in getting films produced – each deal differs depending on the experience and clout of the players involved. These deals will in turn have a huge impact on back end money that may or may not be available for...
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