The international film business : a market guide beyond Hollywood / Angus Finney.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The film value chain -- Users and the changing digital market -- Business, leadership and management strategies -- Conclusion.

"Examining the independent film sector as a business on an international scale, author Angus Finney addresses the specific skills and knowledge required to successfully navigate the international film business. Finney describes and analyses the present structure of the film industry as a business, with a specific focus on the film value chain and takes readers through the status of current digital technology, offering ways in which this may change the structure and opportunities offered by the industry in the future. The textbook provides information and advice on the different business and management skills and strategies that students and emerging practitioners will need to effectively engage with the industry in an international context. Case studies of films and TV including Parasite (2019), Game of Thrones (2011-2019) and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) are supplemented by company case studies on Redbus, Renaissance, Pixar, with additional new chapters focusing on Netflix, TikTok and the Metaverse. This third edition of The International Film Business includes up to date information on the status of the international film industry during and post Covid-19; expanded content looking at the TV industry and streaming services; new case studies and dedicated sections on the Streaming Wars and the Chinese Film Industry; and a new chapter looking at the changes in digital production in the context of the global and territorial film and TV industry. Written for students of Film Business and emerging practitioners, this book will take readers through the successes and failures of a variety of real film companies and projects and features exclusive interviews with leading practitioners in all sectors of the industry, from production to exhibition"--