Books by John Cones, Esq.


The Feature Film Distribution Deal

A Critical Analysis of the Single Most Important Film Industry Agreement
and how the motion picture industry operates

The Net Profit Participation Problem
Make-a-Great-Movie Myth
Why only 5% Make Money
Distributor Fees
Creative Control Issues


Types of Distribution Deals
Distributor Expenses
Production Cost Issues
Distributor Fees

John W. Cones, whose real goal is to stimulate
a long-term film industry reform movement,
shows how the film industry works from a
financial and creative point of view.

Cones discusses the pros and cons of the
debate relating to the industry's so-called net
profit problem and the way in which the
distribution deal plays an integral part in that
problem. He then breaks down five major film
finance/distribution scenarios, explaining
various distribution deals.

Critically examining the specific terms of the distribution deal, Cones covers gross receipts exclusions, distributor fees, and distribution expenses. He also investigates the various forms of interest, issues of production costs, matters of creative control, and general contractual provisions.

John Cones is a practicing securities/entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles. more

The Independent Feature Distribution Deal is a must-read for the independent producer and profit participants: including writers, directors and talent. To purchase a copy, just click on the book title.


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