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All You Need to Know About the Movie and TV Business: Fifth Edition | 
| Authors: Scott Trost, Gail Resnik
Publisher: Fireside
Category: Book
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 209255
Media: Paperback
Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0684800640
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.43029373
EAN: 9780684800646
ASIN: 0684800640
Publication Date: February 6, 1996
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Amazon.com Review
"Lights, cameras..." and if you get this book, very likely "Action!" This is a great resource book for anyone who wants to get into any aspect of the movie and TV business--especially in Los Angeles. Written by two prominent entertainment attorneys, it spells out the nature of jobs in the business, legal matters (such as protecting your creative work), and the Byzantine machinations behind movie and TV deals.
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From getting the necessary training and understanding the intricate responsibilities of everyone behind or in front of the camera to getting your first break and avoiding career-specific pitfalls, All You Need to Know About the Movie and TV Business leads you topic by topic through* A breakdown of job descriptions, from casting directors and key grips to stunt coordinators and film editors * What kinds of deals actors, directors, writers, and producers make when they start out and when they hit the top * How to protect and sell your creative work * How movie deals are put together at studios and by independents * The nuts and bolts of a boilerplate contract * The notorious and mysterious world of profit participations, with a detailed explanation of why there's never any profit "net profit" deals The entertainment industry can be an exciting, challenging landscape to negotiate. Having some valuable insight into how to make the most of your career in the movie or TV business can put you on the surest path to success.
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 Very Informative...sheds some light on how the system works December 27, 2005
C. Hunt-Walker (Queens, NY USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I would say that overall this book is an excellent reference for anyone thinking of getting into the Film and TV business. This book breaks down and provides samples of contracts, terms, negotiating points, how to break into the industry, and plenty of other information in regards to Hollywood. I'd say the "meat and potatoes" of the book lie in the last few chapters about negotiating and where the money goes, but it's great.
The only issues I have with this book is that 1) It's mostly directed towards actors. I am an up and coming producer/director, and even though much of the content was still relevant to my interests, the authors are primarily writing to inform actors. 2) The book is for the most part LA-centric. The authors make sure you know this from the book's foreward. I am a New Yorker!
I would definitely recommend this for anyone interested in an above the line position on a movie production.
 Great, simple and informative book. August 13, 2005
Howard L. Gatch (Miami, Florida)
I usually don't write reviews but I was very happy with the information in this book and the flow of everything. Not a lot of non-useful information and fancy writing skills - just the facts in plain english and to the point. A great overview and understanding of the movie and television business for beginners.
Just what I needed.
Thanks,
Howard Gatch
He is Awesome! I met Scott Trost! July 1, 2002
robert (Alabama)
0 out of 31 found this review helpful
I wentto a model convention and he was ur monologue teacher. Well he gave me a callback andi talkedto h for about an hour. He is a very sar andawsome man and writer. I definately would recommend this book. Im actually an actor becaue of his help and others. Thanx Scott.
 An Actor's Guide to surviving Los Angeles November 28, 2000
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book is definetly a beginning actor's guide. It focused primarily on the acting business for someone who is new to Hollywood. It was helpful in understanding some other roles in the movie business which are not as pretty,but overall I found it informative but lacking what it really takes to land a first job in TV or film. If you know nothing about the business...this book is for you.
Truly Everything You Need To Know November 4, 1999
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is a phenomenal guide to the different positions in the film industry. From the small to the big screen, to the credits that roll by unnoticed and unregarded, this book covers every position with a description of each. There is a chapter on contracts. Another on directing. Another on acting. Another on producing. Virtually a plethora of information, and a must-must-read for anyone going into, or interested in television or movies.
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