Chapter 16Reports, Data, & Producer Principles

Introduction

This chapter presents and analyzes industry data particularly useful to independent producers, presents information sources that enable producers to connect with and apply this data to their projects, and brings together the cornerstone principles presented in this book that form the independent producer’s most predictable foundation for success.

Entertainment Industry Statistics and Reports

Millions of dollars are at stake in the U.S. alone on how well most projects open. This is especially true of English speaking theatrical motion pictures, but also applies to made for VOD, premium and free television series and specials, video games, et al.

Since its lifetime of earnings are on ...

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