<p>This practical guide teaches readers the skills and business acumen required to build a career in the film industry from the ground up.</p><p>While countless books and classes teach newcomers the creative aspects of the film industry many fail to properly prepare readers for the reality of how to navigate a freelance film career today.<b> </b>From creating a business model dealing with taxes and funding finding and managing clients networking investing cashflow and planning for the long-term <i>Business and Entrepreneurship for Filmmakers</i> provides real-world pragmatic advice on navigating a freelance film career whether you’re a recent film school graduate looking to take the next step or a seasoned professional hoping to start a production company. Moreover the skills taught here apply across the industry from corporate media and commercials to music videos and feature films.</p><p>Interviews with filmmakers innovators and business experts are included throughout the book to offer further expertise and examples.</p>