Tag Archives: Filmmaking

Institute On Entertainment Law & Business At USC – Issues For Talent Agents

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Gene Goodsell

On Saturday, October 23, I attended the Institute on Entertainment Law & Business at the USC Gould School of Law, which included a lunchtime address by Michael Lynton, CEO and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Although the Institute had a … Continue reading →

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The New Australian Producer Offset – One of the Best in the World

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

In its 2007-2008 budget, the Australian Government introduced a package of measures designed to increase Australia’s international competitiveness in TV and film production. The package provides one of the most generous financial incentives in the world, and Australian film-makers now … Continue reading →

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Making a Film – Should a Producer Approach a Hollywood Studio?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

There are six major studios in the US. They are: Warner Bros. Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Pictures/Touchstone Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount Pictures. Independent movies are those that are not produced, financed and distributed by the … Continue reading →

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Film Financing During The GFC

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

The global financial crisis (GFC) has affected many industries, and the film industry has certainly not been immune. There are still institutions out there willing to invest in projects with the right ingredients, however, the number of high-net worth (HNW) … Continue reading →

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