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Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry: From Negotiations to Final Contracts Paperback – February 2, 2009

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Dealmaking—the popular, award-winning “self-defense” book for everyone working in the film and television industry—is now updated to include the latest legal rulings and entertainment technology developments. Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible guide to current entertainment law’s peculiarities, “creative” practices, and practical applications. Armed with Dealmaking, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees as they navigate the shark-infested waters of the entertainment business. Whether you’re a producer, writer, director, or actor, Mark Litwak will help you make the most of your business dealings while steering you clear of the many contractual traps that may await you.
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Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney whose practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia, intellectual property and book publishing. He is also a producer’s rep, assisting filmmakers in the financing, marketing, and distribution of their films.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1879505991
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Silman-James Pr; Revised, Updated edition (February 2, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 468 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781879505995
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1879505995
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.86 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1.25 x 10 inches
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Litwak is the author of six books: Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood (William Morrow, 1986), Courtroom Crusaders (William Morrow, 1989), Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry 4th Edition (Silman-James Press,) (1st Edition winner of the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for best book in the world on the film business), Contracts for the Film & Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012), Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook (Silman-James Press, 1998) and Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film (Silman-James Press, 2004).

He has contributed articles for The Los Angeles Times, The Business of Film, The Hollywood Reporter, Moviemaker and Daily Journal.

He is an entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, an arbitrator and an expert witness. He is also an adjunct professor at U.S.C. law school where he teaches entertainment law.

Litwak has been admitted to practice law since 1977 and has worked in New York and California. He has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been designated a Southern California Super Lawyer multiple times by Thomson Reuters.

A frequent speaker, he has presented seminars across the United States, and in England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Canada including presentations for the American Film Institute, Columbia University, N.Y.U, U.S.C, the University of British Columbia and the Royal College of Art in London.

He is the creator of Entertainment Law Resources, at www.marklitwak.com.

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Dana
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased as textbooks for my college students.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2012
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I purchased the books for my two sons who are majoring in Film Production in Los Angeles so I haven't read it myself. The boys are in the first year of college and already say that this book and the other books that they needed for budgeting will be useful throughout their careers. Thank you Amazon for having reasonably priced books available to rent or buy for students. With 3 in college, I search for any way to save.
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Hop
4.0 out of 5 stars Much cheaper than at the school
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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It does as the title says. Outdated a bit but I assume it doesnt change much with contracts
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Doc Sinda
5.0 out of 5 stars DEALMAKING is an important Book by Mark Litvak
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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Mark Litvak is a very Smart Entertainment Attorney.Every process is discussed in Detail.You save Thousands
of Dollars and Hours of paying another Attorney to walk you through The Process of Negotiations to Final Contracts.
This is a Keeper! BUY IT!
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Helena J
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book that offers an overview of the major legal ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2015
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Great book that offers an overview of the major legal aspects of the entertainment business. Also comes with lots of case studies and contract templates.
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Defamed Screenwriter in CA
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Companion supplement for Entertainment Law: Cases and Materials in Established and Emerging Media (American Casebook Serie
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
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Great Companion supplement for Entertainment Law: Cases and Materials in Established and Emerging Media (American Casebook Series).
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Jose Gonzalez
4.0 out of 5 stars A lot of great info from this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2016
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A lot of great info from this book. Had to buy it for my entertainment law class in film school and must say it was a great buy.
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LFry
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Resource
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2012
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Buy this book, along with Kelly Crabb's book "The Movie Business," it's an invaluable resource for determining legal approaches to production issues.
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Douglaze
4.0 out of 5 stars nice
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013
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I am still reading it but have already learned a lot about the process of buying and selling films in todays market
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