Understanding the business of media entertainment : The legal and business essentials all filmmakers should know / Gregory Bernstein

By:

Bernstein, Gregory

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: New York : Routledge, 2020.Edition: 2nd edDescription: ix, 269 p.: 19.05 x 1.63 x 23.5 cmISBN:

9780367074531

Subject(s):

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications and Motion picture industry Law and legislation

DDC classification:

23 384.809 BER

Contents:

Copyright law Music copyright Copyright and piracy International copyright First amendment law The FCC and government regulation of the media Media growth and ownership Unions, agents and managers Development Distribution Gross and net proceeds Entertainment contracts Independent film development, financing, contracts and distribution Making it into the business

Summary: This revised edition of 'Understanding the Business of Media Entertainment' is an indispensable guide to the business aspects of the entertainment industry, providing the information you need to break in and to succeed. Written in a clear and engaging tone, the second edition of this book covers the essential topics in a thorough but reader-friendly manner and includes plenty of real-world examples that bring business and legal concepts to life, such as the growing clout of digital companies and the rise of streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon, the transformation of independent film development and distribution, and changes to the media ownership landscape. Award-winning screenwriter and entertainment attorney Gregory Bernstein gives an insider's look at the filmmaking business, from copyright law and government media regulation to development, distribution, revenue, the role of agents, managers, and unions, entertainment contracts, and more.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Social Sciences	Non-fiction	384.809 BER (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		47206

Copyright law
Music copyright
Copyright and piracy
International copyright
First amendment law
The FCC and government regulation of the media
Media growth and ownership
Unions, agents and managers
Development
Distribution
Gross and net proceeds
Entertainment contracts
Independent film development, financing, contracts and distribution
Making it into the business

This revised edition of 'Understanding the Business of Media Entertainment' is an indispensable guide to the business aspects of the entertainment industry, providing the information you need to break in and to succeed. Written in a clear and engaging tone, the second edition of this book covers the essential topics in a thorough but reader-friendly manner and includes plenty of real-world examples that bring business and legal concepts to life, such as the growing clout of digital companies and the rise of streaming providers like Netflix and Amazon, the transformation of independent film development and distribution, and changes to the media ownership landscape. Award-winning screenwriter and entertainment attorney Gregory Bernstein gives an insider's look at the filmmaking business, from copyright law and government media regulation to development, distribution, revenue, the role of agents, managers, and unions, entertainment contracts, and more.

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