The Insider's Guide to Film Finance

Pretty useless: 12 years out of date (a LOT has changed!) and the author and all his materials are UK-based, which doesn't help U.S. filmmakers.

We purchased this book for a medical malpractice case involving a client in the film industry. It was very helpful in determining an appropriate figure for damages in this wrongful death claim.

The book is as described and arrived on time. It has many legal contract templates including ones for co-productions. It is a bit dated but still very relevant and useful for UK based production companies. An update with new tax breaks would be good. One thing I think is missing is a section on dealing with actors and directors; letters of intent and contracts. Since it is almost impossible to raise finance without a Director and principal cast attached, I feel this should have been covered, although templates for these can be found on the internet.

Content is mostly contract templates, not very insightful.

Out of date :(