1st Edition
Producing Film and Television First In, Last Out
Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Producing?
Chapter 2: The UK Film Industry and the Business of Film
Chapter 3: Film Development
Chapter 4: Film Packaging
Chapter 5: Film Finance
Chapter 6: Making a Film
Chapter 7: Sales, Distribution, Exhibition and Recoupment
Chapter 8: Getting into Film Production
Chapter 9: The Business of Television
Chapter 10: Television Types and Genres
Chapter 11: TV Commissioning
Chapter 12: Managing Productions
Chapter 13: Making TV - Single Camera
Chapter 14: Making TV - Multi-Cam Studio, OB and Rigs
Chapter 15: TV Finance and Selling
Chapter 16: Getting Into TV
Chapter 17: Last out
Biography
Steve Pinhay has an extensive career in television and film including the creation of an award-winning media centre, heading a trade body for independent film producers, producing many hours of television in the UK and internationally for companies like the BBC, Channel 4, Discovery and Disney and a raft of innovative media courses. A senior tutor at the National Film and Television School, he was Head of Postgraduate Programmes at MetFilm School in Ealing Studios and is a consultant for London Film School.
Alexandra Bentley is a producer whose career began in film distribution, working for major studios like Warner Brothers and Twentieth Century Fox before transitioning into producing. She has several feature films to her credit, all of which have enjoyed worldwide releases. She also produces commercials and video games including the BAFTA-nominated interactive drama game, As Dusk Falls. In addition to her industry work, she is a senior university lecturer, leading a variety of MA-level producing modules.
‘At a time when our industry is undergoing profound change with traditional film and television practices morphing into a new and exciting paradigm, it is a pleasure to read a book that addresses the mysterious and critical business of producing so well. This is the most well informed, and readable, guidebook to modern producing that I have ever read.’
Iain Smith OBE, Producer of Children of Men, 24: Live Another Day, Executive Producer of Mad Max: Fury Road
‘An essential roadmap for navigating the complex world of film and TV production. This book expertly combines industry wisdom with actionable advice, making it invaluable for both newcomers and veteran producers. Its comprehensive approach and easy-to-follow format ensure you'll refer to it throughout your career.’
Paula Hart, Executive Producer of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch and Melissa & Joey
‘At last a book that sets out what a producer does and gives out practical, sensible advice on how to find a route into producing for film and TV. Most people don’t know what a producer does, and obviously, there are many different kinds of producers, so it’s great to have a book to point people towards that and which explores the differences and provides something of a manual for the role. I really enjoyed reading it!’
Dr. Jon Wardle, Director of the National Film and Television School
‘A really interesting guide for anyone looking to enter the film and TV industry. Clear and informative throughout.’
Laura Mackie, Executive Producer of Unforgotten and Bleak House
