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Summaries and complete transcripts from the people on the frontlines of finance, legal, dealmaking, and strategy in global entertainment.
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Film financeHow is a production financed?Banking, cash flow & financial leadershipExplore the guide 
Collection accountsWho administers the revenue?Receipts, agreements & allocationExplore the guide 
Distribution & VODHow does a film reach viewers?Cinema, digital viewing & release windowsExplore the guide 
Film finance booksFour books for understanding film financeEconomics, deals & participation statementsExplore the guide 
Music rightsWhich right earns the royalty?Publishing, streaming & music contractsExplore the guide 
Negotiation booksThree books for negotiating media dealsDeciding, listening & holding your groundExplore the guide 
Creative companiesHow do you run a creative company?Autonomy, trust, expertise & ownershipExplore the guide 
Entertainment hitsWhy do entertainment businesses bet on hits?Scale, receipts & evidence behind the betExplore the guide The first edition is on its way. Subscribe for free newsletter updates.
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