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With a well written Film Business Plan,
you'll soon be ready to roll credits

LOUISE LEVISON, President of Business Strategies, is the "guru" of film business plans.

Making a single film?
Creating a slate or company?
Need to consult on the film industry or other Entertainment segment?

Call Louise and Business Strategies

Need Money for a Movie? Don’t Go in Empty Handed!

Attracting Investors begins with a solid business plan by Business Strategies that allows investors to gauge the profit potential of your movie.

We’ll draft a business plan that maximizes your chances to secure the financing you need to make your movie.

Before You Fade to Black, Show ‘em You Won’t Run in the Red

Financial projections show investors how and when they’ll make their money.
Vital elements investors look for are:

• Worldwide revenues and costs for comparative movies
• Projected profit
• Projected cash flow
• A detailed explanation of the assumptions underlying the financial projections for your film

Get a Jump-start on Your Business Plan with Louise Levison’s book, “Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents”

Now in its seventh edition, “Filmmakers and Financing” is the industry standard. It explains in a step-by-step format how to write a business plan and includes access to a password-protected site that offers a downloadable course for writing your plan and other proven tips for attracting financing.

(Available 1/9/13)

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LOUISE'S UCLA ONLINE CLASS
The next the class ― "Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents" ― starts April 2nd. Registration details are at www.uclaextension.edu. The class is MGMNT 403.3 Reg. # Z0691. This course offers a step-by-step approach to creating a winning business plan for investors. From the executive summary to the financial plan, you learn how to research, organize, and present your case to private investors. Topics include how to write a synopsis, present your projects, determine the target market(s) for your film, and calculate financial projections. The class is presented every Fall and Spring Quarter.

SUNDANCE FILM FINANCING PANEL COMING TO LOS ANGELES
The fourth edition of our Sundance film festival panel "Financing Your Film: Avoiding the Pitfalls from Development to Distribution" also included an enthusiastically received pitching session. The panel and a full day pitch fest are coming to The Showbiz Store and Café on March 29th ( panel 2-4 PM) and 30th (pitch fest 10 AM-4 PM). The pitch fest will include three prizes ($1,500 for Best, $750 for 2nd Best and $500 for 3rd Best). For more information on panelists, prizes and directions click here.

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A CHINESE TRANSLATION OF
THE SIXTH EDITION REMAINS AVAILALE

To order please contact:
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Tel: (8610) 8250 2670
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