John J. Lee, Jr. is a global entertainment finance and distribution executive whose work spans productions totaling over [...]M in cost and [...]B in global rights earnings, and has led the vision, launch and/or expansion of multiple entertainment and media companies with successful exits.

Anne Marie Gillen is an independent Producer, Consultant, and Lecturer who is extensively experienced in development, financing and worldwide distribution. Projects have premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, New York Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, and been nominated for Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Emmys, Independent Spirit and DGA Awards. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America and co-founder of the Social Impact Entertainment Task Force and forged a relationship with the United Nations. As an executive, she served as COO of actor Morgan Freeman's company Revelations Entertainment, and was Founder/CEO of Electric Shadow Productions financing and producing Fried Green Tomatoes.

Introduction

Chapter 1 The Industry

Chapter 2 Video Streaming and Theatrical Distributors

Chapter 3 International Territories

Chapter 4 Social Media Marketing & DIY (See Hybrid) Distribution

Chapter 5 Ancillary Arenas, Rights, & Products

Chapter 6 Production Financing

Chapter 7 Production Incentives

Chapter 8 Guarantors

Chapter 9 Attorneys, Negotiations, & Entertainment Law

Chapter 10 Talent Agents & Managers

Chapter 11 Production, Development, & Producing Company Structure

Chapter 12 Development Financing

Chapter 13 The Team

Chapter 14 Production Company Operations

Chapter 15 The Producer's Business

Chapter 16 Reports, Data, & Producer Principles

Index