Target Audience

This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you you're a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator—the book has everything you’ll need (including all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists) to set up and run a production— from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements.

Even if you know what you’re doing, you will be thrilled to find everything you need in one place. If you’re not already working in film production, but think you’d like to be, read the book — and then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you’ll know what to expect, you’ll be prepared, and you’ll be ten steps ahead of everyone else just starting out.

New Topics and Information in the Fourth Edition

Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts

Information specific to television production and commercials

The industry’s commitment to go green and how to do it

Coverage of new travel and shipping regulations

Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and new forms throughout