Investing in movies : strategies for investors and producers / Joseph N. Cohen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cohen, Joseph N., author.

Series:

American Film Market Presents

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Production and direction.

Motion pictures.

Motion picture industry--Finance.

Motion picture industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (275 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Distribution:

Bloomsbury UK : London, 2025.

Place of Publication:

Routledge : Milton Park, Abingdon , 2022.

System Details:

text file rdaft

Summary:

"In this second edition of Investing in Movies, industry veteran Joseph Cohen provides investors and producers with an analytical framework to assess the opportunities and pitfalls of film investments. The book traces macroeconomic trends and the globalization of the business, including the rise of streamers, as well as the impact these have on potential returns. It offers a broad range of guidelines on how to source interesting projects and advice on what kinds of projects to avoid, as well as numerous ways to maximize risk-adjusted returns. While focusing primarily on investments in independent films, Cohen also provides valuable insights into the studio and independent slate deals that have been marketed to the institutional investment community. As well, this new edition has been updated to fully optimize the current film industry climate including brand new chapters on the Chinese film market, new media/streaming services, and the effects of COVID-19 on the global film market. Written in a detailed and approachable manner, this book is essential for students and aspiring professionals looking to gain an insider perspective against the minefield of film investing"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 Pros and Cons of Motion Picture Investment

2 Macroeconomic Trends and Studio Co-Financing

3 Tax and Other "Soft Money" Benefits and Limited Partnerships

4 Welcome to the World of Independents

5 The Evolution of Revenue Streams

6 COVID and Post-COVID

7 The Rise of the Streamers

8 Cast of Characters

9 Globalization of the Business

10 How to Have Fun and Not Lose Your Shirt

11 Managing Risk

12 Working the Banks and Non-Bank Lenders

13 How to Beat the Odds: Niche Strategies

14 Evaluating Projects and How to Pitch Them

15 Where You Should Be in the Food Chain: Distribution versus Production

16 The Sinkhole of Development

17 Exit Strategies: The Value of Film Libraries

18 New Directions: The Digital World

19 Art versus Commerce

Index.

Notes:

"A Focal Press Book" -- front cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Cohen, Joseph N. Investing in Movies

ISBN:

1-00-315370-4

1-003-15370-4

1-000-47041-5

9781003153702

OCLC:

1289367510