Final :( Flashcards
studio
finance production and then market and release the films
MPA
advocate for policies
quantity to define studios
greatest volume of product
labels to define studios
film divisions which segment risks into mini-brands and labels
brand extensions
The use of established brand names to enter new product categories i.e. sequels, spin-offs
vertical integration
control over all stages of production, distribution, exhibition
horizontal integration
control over some stages of production and/or distribution and/or exhibition
coproductions
a studio will agree what percentage of the budget it will contribute, and will, in turn, keep certain exclusive distribution rights
debt financing
investment with the expectation that it will be repaid
Equity financing
investment in exchange for shares
foreign pre-sales
full or partial sales of specified rights in a particular territory before production commences
negative pick-ups
distributor guarantees the producer that it will distribute the finished picture and reimburse the producer for agreed negative costs
third party credit
banks and angels
crowdsourcing
enabling individuals to contribute to projects via the Internet
distribution
the art of creating opportunities to drive repeat consumption of the same product