Entertainment Business
The Business of Film
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Explore how films are developed, financed, produced, marketed, distributed, and evaluated as creative and commercial projects.
What You'll Learn
Explore how films are developed, financed, produced, marketed, distributed, and evaluated as creative and commercial projects.
Topics Covered
- Film development
- Intellectual property
- Film finance
- Production
- Scheduling
- Distribution
- Marketing
- Box-office performance
- The film-industry value chain
Who This Resource Is For
Students interested in the business and commercial side of filmmaking — from development through distribution.
What to Know Before You Begin
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