FILM FINANCE SOURCES AND DOCUMENTATION
The Two Major Sources of Film Finances
KEYS TO FINDING PROSPECTIOVE INVESTORS
Twelve key factors that motivate investors to invest in independent film
BUSINESS PLAN OR SECURITIES DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT
When to write a Business Plan and when to consult counsel to draft a Securities Disclosure Document
SURFVIEW ENTERTAINMENT
An invitation to hear a recent audio interview by host, D.J. Zelczak, of entertainment/securities attorney, John W. Cones, a guest on FromUSAlive.com's "Screensaver" show
FEATURE FILM CLEARANCE CHECKLIST
Items that typically need to be addressed in order to clear a film for exhibition or broadcast
INTERNET FILM OFFERINGS
Considerations relating to marketing a feature film development and/or production-money offering over the Internet
MAXIMIZING FILM PRODUCER PROFITS
A discussion of 21 of the most important issues in a feature film distribution deal, that help to determine whether any net profit participant actually participates in the film's profits
FUNCTIONS OF FEATURE FILM DISTRIBUTORS
A review of the various functions of feature film distributors
CHOOSING YOUR FEATURE FILM DISTRIBUTOR
A checklist of questions relating to choosing the right distributor for your project
ANTI-FRAUD DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION
An overview of the minimal disclosure obligation pursuant to federal and state securities rules (i.e., a statement of the general standard against which the disclosure of information to prospective investors is measured)
FILM FINANCE/DISTRIBUTION SCENARIOS
An analysis of the five most common film industry scenarios relating to the relationship between film finance and distribution
PPM DISCLOSURE CHECKLIST
A comprehensive list of the information required and needed to be disclosed in a limited partnership or limited liability company private placement feature film offering disclosure document per Regulation D, Rule 505
DISTRIBUTION DEAL NEGOTIATING POINTS
A list and brief discussion of 25 points that should be considered in negotiating or attempting to negotiate a feature film distribution deal (excerpted from "The Feature Film Distribution Deal" by John W. Cones)
BUSINESS PLAN OUTLNE
Suggested topic headings and exhibits for use with a film finance business plan (see chapter on Business Plans in "43 Ways to Finance Your Feature Film" by John W. Cones)
STATE COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
A checklist using questions to guide the practitioner and/or feature film producer through the process of complying with state regulations relating to limited offering exemptions