The Complete Film Production Handbook, 4e, is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and postproduction schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details.
The Complete Film Production Handbook, 4e is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and postproduction schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details. The book contains all of the many necessary forms, including SAG, DGA, and WGA forms, together with standard production forms, deal memos, and release forms, which are found both in the book and on a companion website. This edition is now officially endorsed by Variety magazine.
Praise for previous editions:
"Concise and complete, book is a how-to, how-not-to, where-to-find, where-to-go and what-to-do on filmmaking. A must for novices." - Variety
"...practical, accessible and essential reference for novice filmmakers, and is highly recommended resource for even the more experienced movie producer." - Bookwatch
"Do you want to save time? The Complete Film Production Handbook is a comprehensive review of everything relating to production management you thought you knew. This valuable collection of charts, forms, instructions, and guidelines is a must for producers, production managers, assistant directors, cinema students, and the industry as a whole. If you want to be up-to-date, this is a must-have handbook." - Howard Kazanjian, producer: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Demolition Man
"For anyone entering film production management, this book is a must own." Jay Roewe, Vice President of Production, HBO Films
"I've recommended Eve's production handbook to several people in this industry as well as purchased copies for my employees here at MGM. I strongly recommend this latest edition." - Robert E. Relyea, President-Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
"Based on her hands-on experience, Eve has compiled a remarkably well-researched and up-to-date guide to the complexities of motion picture production. The Complete Film Production Handbook serves as an essential resources and invaluable tool for the film professional or student." -Ron Lynch, Executive Vide President of Production, Universal Pictures
