WHAT TOP EXPERTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS ESSENTIAL BOOK...

“Excellent”
Nik Powell, producer

“Indispensable”
Independent on Sunday

“Read this book first”
Bill Allen, Baker Street Finance

“A league of its own”
Katharine Robinson, producer

‘Producers (should) arm themselves with this comprehensive, well written guide to film finance.’
Tim Adler, editor Screen Finance

'How to Fund Your Film should adorn the bookshelf of anyone who has, is or is thinking of making a film. As a reference book it's excellent-as a friendly, informative and conspiratorial companion to your filmmaking it's essential.'
Close Up Film Magazine

‘Probably the most useful global book of its type’
Keith Evans, co-founder, Baker Street Finance

“Part guide to film finance, part contact list, it remains the only publication where everything has been brought together between the same covers. Clearly and concisely written, it is easy to find what you’re looking for... inspirational”
Directors Guild of Great Britain

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It’s finally here!

YOUR INSIDE TRACK TO GETTING YOUR MOVIE FUNDED!

After years of exhaustive research, at nearly 500 pages in length, and bang up to date, the all new ‘How To Fund Your Film’ is here. Without doubt, this is the single most important film related book to be published this year, and now you have a chance to get it with a 20% discount BEFORE it hits the book shelves! AND get a free seminar with co-author Adam P Davies about how YOU can use the new UK Producers Tax Credit, as well as a host of other strategies, to get your film funded and into production.

The seminar will take place in the evening Wednesday June 6th, at Ealing Studios in West London. Tickets are £22.50 and every attendee will receive a copy of the new book (RRP £25) - DISCOUNTS FOR SHOOTERS AND TC DOWN TO £20, and I am sure Adam will even sign it for you.  Places are limited, and we fully expect to sell out. So please book early.

About Adam... Adam has advised exclusively in the entertainment sector since qualifying as a solicitor 12 years ago. Since 1999, he has also run a film financing consultancy, Investrum, whilst continuing to provide legal services to various film companies. He has represented businesses working in all areas of film financing, including private equity, sales agents, distributors, sale & leaseback facilitators, production fund partnerships, tax funds, high-net-worth individuals, co-producers, production companies and talent agencies.

He has closed the financing or advised on more than 200 feature films including House of Sand and Fog, Open Range, Timeline, Stoned (The Brian Jones Project), Irresistible, The Cooler, Heartbreakers, Lantana, Baise-Moi, Slap Her She’s French, Sexy Beast, Gods & Monsters, Secret Society, Fanny & Elvis, The War Zone, Nil By Mouth, and Human Traffic

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NOTE - we will be announcing the next seminar at the end of this seminar seminar and attendees can take advantage of a discount if paid for on the night with cash (this represents what the credit card / admin charges would be, thus passing the saving on to you). We won't be accepting cards / electronic payment on the day.

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EXTENDED BOOK CONTENTS
Part I - Chapter 1: Getting Started gives an overview of the film industry, with essential background information, legal know-how, and commercial advice on how to prepare yourself and your project in the best way to attract finance. This is followed by case studies and interviews with some leading producers and directors. 

Chapter 2: Low and Microbudget Production looks at ways to reduce budgets while putting maximum value on screen, through tips, interviews and case studies with independent filmmakers.

Chapter 3: Production Financing describes in depth all the various aspects of independent production financing, including Soft Money, Equity, Deferments, Pre-Sales, Gap, Sales Advances, Negative Pick-ups, EIS and Venture Capital, Sponsorship and Product Placement. It also illustrates the roles of the various other companies who are integral to the financing process, including Sales Companies, Distributors, Discounting Banks, and Completion Guarantors.

Chapter 4: The Internet explores how tools, networks and services on the web collectively offer the independent filmmaker great power for financing, marketing and distributing their films, and some of the ideology which underpins these developments.

Part II: International Incentives provides detailed information on financial incentives for 50 countries, in many cases written together with local specialists.

Part III: Funding Directory gives a full breakdown of 1,000 public funds available from over 300 organisations around the globe.

Reference Section includes a 400-entry financing glossary, sample recoupment and delivery schedules and contacts.

Case studies & Interviews include: Jeremey Thomas (The Last Emperor, Naked Lunch, Fast Food Nation), Nik Powell (The Crying Game, TwentyFour Seven), Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), David Thompson (Billy Elliot, Iris, My Summer of Love), Jim GIlliam (Outfoxed, Iraq for Sale), Susan Buice & Arin Crumley (Four Eyed Monsters), Paul Andrew Williams (London to Brighton),

Jan Dunn (Gypo), Matt Hanson (A Swarm of Angels), Nicole Kassell (The Woodsman), Ashvin Kumar (The Little Terrorist), Patty Jenkins (Monster), Chris Kentis & Laura Lau (Open Water), Mira Nair (Vanity Fair), Gus Van Sant (Elephant), Roy Disney (Walt Disney co.)