Production 101

In Production 101, noted producer and executive Raquel V. Bentez Rojas provides a clear, concise and practical summary of the fundamentals of film, television and multimedia production. Topics covered in the book include:

       Copyright and moral rights

       Legal organization of a production company

       Submission forms

       Option, purchase and writing agreements

       Assignment and waiver of rights

       Non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreements

       Teasers and test samples

       Co-productions

       Canadian content regulations

       Budgets and schedules

       Insurance

       Distribution

       Rights acquisition

       Merchandising

The numerous sample agreements and documents included in the book serve as useful templates for students and professionals alike.

"... this handy book by industry veteran Raquel Benitez Rojas is ... a fantastic addition to the genre of how-to books dealing with live action and animated filmmaking. What makes her take on the business different from others is her practical knowledge of the inner workings of the industry, because she herself has directed and produced content for TV, digital media, and theatrical releases. She reviews all the various steps of a project, from the earliest stages of development, through financing, clearing rights, hiring writers and artists, production, signing co-pro deals, and taking advantage of global tax credits, all the way to licensing, merchandising, distribution and residuals." -Ramin Zahed, Editor, Animation Magazine