The International Film Business

by Angus Finney

Examining the independent film sector as a business on an international scale, author Angus Finney addresses the specific skills and knowledge required to successfully navigate the international film business. Finney describes and analyses the present structure of the film industry as a business, with a specific focus on the film (and entertainment) value chain and takes readers through the status of current digital technology, exploring ways in which this is changing the structure and opportunities offered by the industry in the future. The textbook provides information and advice on the different business and management skills and strategies that students and emerging practitioners will need to effectively engage with the industry in an international context. Case studies of films and TV, including Squid Game (2021), Parasite (2019), Game of Thrones (2011-2019) and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011), are supplemented by company case studies on Redbus, Renaissance, Pixar, with additional new chapters focusing on Netflix, TikTok and the Metaverse. This third edition of The International Film Business includes up-to-date information on the status of the international film industry during and post COVID-19; expanded content looking at the TV industry and streaming services; new case studies and dedicated sections on the Streaming Wars and the Chinese Film Industry and a new chapter looking at the changes in digital production in the context of the global and territorial film and TV industry. Written for students of Film Business and emerging practitioners, this book will take readers through the successes and failures of a variety of real film companies and projects and features exclusive interviews with leading practitioners in all sectors of the industry, from production to exhibition.

Genres: Film

406 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2010

Reviews

[Aidan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to say that this was an expertly written and a very adequate text on the European film business. It covers every key aspect and is very knowledgeable on the subject. Furthermore, very complex business nuances have been explained in a way that you can wrap your head around and make sense of. Film industry is very complex, and it is often very difficult to understand what each element in the chain does or their importance in it, but this book makes such complicated aspects better fathomable. The material is skillfully treated and ends up being in-depth and very intuitive. Lots of real-life examples have been provided that are helpful.

I strongly recommend to anyone interested in the industry (specifically European), whether filmmaker, producer, distributor, or anyone really.

[Tt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written start-up pack of navigating the European film market, comprehensive and integrated. But again, if not required for exams like my case, not necessary especially for the second part since the picture’s already changed.