Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 22 – Create a Grid of Rights”
May 19th, 2010 | by Biz Books
It is important that you or someone on your team keep track of who has the rights to what. Most
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 21 – Lawyers”
May 19th, 2010 | by Biz Books
A good lawyer who is familiar with split rights scenarios and the vagaries of new distribution models is essential, although
Guest Post: “From Behind the Table: General Auditions Part 2C – The Interview” by Jack Paterson
May 18th, 2010 | by Biz Books
“The people you’re auditioning for want you to succeed. They are hoping that you’ll be great. They are on your
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 20 – Television Sales Reps”
May 18th, 2010 | by Biz Books
Television is a market that is hard to monetize if you DIY. You should get yourself a TV sales agent
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 19 – Foreign Sales Reps”
May 13th, 2010 | by Biz Books
These are reps/agents that are relatively established in the split rights world and specialize in the sales of foreign rights.
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 18 – Don’t Despair”
May 13th, 2010 | by Biz Books
Since sales reps generally work on commission, they will be choosier about the films that they select. Hence more and
Guest Post: “From Behind the Table: General Auditions Part 2B – The Interview” by Jack Paterson
May 11th, 2010 | by Biz Books
“Choose a monologue you really, really know and can inhabit with complete ease. Know what kind of play the company
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 17 – Before Bringing on Principal Crew”
May 11th, 2010 | by Biz Books
If you have one or more sales representatives interested in your film, certainly talk to them. But have your distribution
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 16 – Producer’s Reps Pt 1”
May 11th, 2010 | by Biz Books
In honor of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival – I will take this opportunity to explore other crew people that
Guest Post: “Jon Reiss’ TOTBO Tip of the Day 15 – Hiring PMDs in these early days”
May 10th, 2010 | by Biz Books
I look forward to a near future in which filmmakers/directors will be able to put out calls for PMDs just
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