About the Book
This title covers the latest annual updates in production and logistic information for all major production centers in the United States (all states), Canada (all provinces), the United Kingdom, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Europe, Israel, Jordan, Australia (all states), New Zealand, Morocco, South Africa, India, Japan, South America the Far East, and many more. This title is edited for those responsible for film & videotape productions, and for the purchasing of production equipment and services. It contains comprehensive compilation of production information, featuring 8 major sections such as: Professional Information: Production Contracts, Insurance, Completion Bonds, Copyright Registration, Distribution, The Rating System, Location Scouting & Management, Use of Firearms Regulations, Use of Animal Guidelines, Weather Forecasting, etc.; Financial Information: Financing Sources, Production Packaging, Licensing & Merchandising Rights, Distribution Methods, etc.;
Production Information: Location Logistics, Shooting-Permit requirements, Government Filming Regulations, etc; Union & Guilds Agreements: Latest & updated contracts, wage scales & working conditions, for all craft classifications. The sections also include: Commercials, Videotape & Music Productions: AICP, AICE, ITS & AMP Music standard working guidelines, covering Production Budget Forms and Bidding Procedures with advertising agencies; Major International Festivals & Awards: Entry Regulations, Competition Procedures, Nomination Categories, etc., covering all major international events (Oscar, Emmy, Cannes, Clio, etc.); Major International Markets: AFM (American Film Market), Cannes Market, MIFED, NATPE, MIP-TV, and NAB; and, Classified Production Directory: Over 30,000 listings of Production Companies, Services & Professionals, in more than 200 classified categories.
Table of Contents:
1. PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION: Feature Film Production & Distribution; Major Production Contracts; Professional Representation; Completion Bonds; Production Insurance; Copyright Registration; The Rating System; Location Scouting & Managing; Firearms Regulations; Animal Safety Guidelines; Weather Forecasting; Professional Arbitration; 2. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Production Packaging; Bank Financing; Public/Private Offerings; Product Placement; Distribution Methods; Licensing & Merchandising; 3. PRODUCTION INFORMATION; United States: Sections for All States; National Information; Defense Department; Coast Guard; National Park Service; Forest Service; Immigration Department; Canada: Sections for All Provinces; National Information; Telefilm Canada; National Film Board of Canada; Customs Regulations; Employment Regulations; Caribbean Islands: Bahamas; Barbados; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Jamaica; Puerto Rico; St. Lucia; Trinidad & Tobago; U.S. Virgin Islands; Mexico; Australia: National Information; Sections for All States; New Zealand; Europe: Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; France; Germany; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Malta; Netherlands; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; United Kingdom; Asia: Israel; Jordan; Turkey; Africa: Kenya; Morocco; Namibia; South Africa; South America: Argentina; Brazil; Venezuela; Far East: Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Japan; Korea; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; Fiji; 4. UNIONS & GUILDS; United States / East Coast: IATSE Local 52 - Studio Mechanics; IATSE Local 161 - Script Supervisors; IATSE Local 600 - Cinematographers; IATSE Local 700 - Editors; IATSE Local 764 - Wardrobe; IATSE Local 798 - Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists; IATSE Local 829 - Scenic Artists; IATSE - Low Budget Film Agreement; IBT Local 817 - Theatrical Teamsters; United States / West Coast: IATSE - Hollywood Locals Basic Agreement: IATSE Local 44 - Property Craft-Persons. IATSE Local 80 - Studio Grips & Crafts; IATSE Local 600 - Cinematographers & Publicists; IATSE Local 695 - Sound Technicians; IATSE Local 700 - Editors & Screen Story Analysts; IATSE Local 705 - Costumers; IATSE Local 706 - Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists; IATSE Local 728 - Studio Electrical Lighting Technicians; IATSE Local 729 - Set Painters & Sign Writers; IATSE Local 767 - First Aid; IATSE Local 790 - Illustrators & Matte Artists; IATSE Local 800 - Art Directors; Scenic Title & Graphic Art; IATSE Local 839 - Animation; IATSE Local 847 - Set Designers; IATSE Local 871 - Script Supervisors & Accountants; IATSE Local 884 - Studio Teachers; IATSE Local 892 - Costume Designers; IATSE - TV Long Form Agreement; IATSE - Videotape Supplement; IATSE - Low Budget Feature Agreement; IATSE - Feature & TV Area Standards; IATSE/AICP - Commercials Agreement; IBT Local 399 - Theatrical Teamsters; OPCMIA Local 755 - Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons; United States / National: PGA - Producers Guild of America; DGA - Directors Guild of America; SAG - Screen Actors Guild; WGA - Writers Guild of America; Canada: IATSE Local 411 - Production Coordinators; IATSE Local 667 - Cinematographers; IATSE Local 669 - Cinematographers; IATSE Local 873 - Production Technicians; IATSE Local 891 - Production Technicians; NABET Local 700; AQTIS - Alliance quebecoise des techniciens de l'image et du son; DGC - Directors Guild of Canada; ACTRA - Alliance of Canadian Cinema TV Radio Artists; WGC - Writers Guild of Canada; 5. COMMERCIALS, VIDEOTAPE & MUSIC PRODUCTION: Commercials Productions - AICP; Commercials Post-Productions - AICE; Videotape Production & Post-Production - ITS; Music Production - AMP; 6. FESTIVALS & AWARDS: OSCAR Awards - USA; EMMY Awards - USA; CANNES - France; CLIO Awards - USA; AICP Show - USA; BANFF - Canada; BERLIN - Germany CHICAGO - USA CORK - Ireland EDINBURGH - Scotland HOUSTON - USA; INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT - USA; JERUSALEM - Israel; LOCARNO - Switzerland; LONDON - UK; MOBIUS - USA; MONTREAL - Canada; NEW YORK - USA; SAN SEBASTIAN - Spain; SUNDANCE - USA; TORONTO - Canada; US INT'L FILM & VIDEO - USA; YORKTON - Canada; 7. MAJOR PROFESSIONAL MARKETS: AFM - American Film Markets; CANNES - France; CLIO Creative Expo - USA; MIFED - Italy; MIP-TV - France; NAB - USA; NATPE - USA; 8. PRODUCTION DIRECTORY: Classified Production Listings.
About the Author :
Shmuel Bension founded this publication in 1977, and has been publishing it for over 30 years.
Review :
"Anyone working in any phase of TV or Motion Picture Production, should take advantage of this indispensable publication". - Directors Guild of America. "Thorough, authoritative, comprehensive, well-organized and highly functional, saving hours, days and weeks of time for those who need to consult it, and this will translate into much savings in production dollars". - New York University, Institute of Film & Television. "This Manual is unique; there is no other like it. People involved in Motion Picture, Television, Commercials & Videotape Production, will continue to find it invaluable. It has many uses as a general reference as well". - American Reference Books Annual. "It will be useful in a college or university with film production courses, and it is also a kind of 'Yellow-Pages' for agencies or institutions involved in film production". - Reference & Subscription Book Reviews, Committee of the American Library Association. "Tremendous accomplishment! An outstanding information tool!". - Council of Motion Picture & Television Unions. "Indispensable to any Film & Video work, knowledgeably edited by Shmuel Bension, this is a well-conceived and efficiently organized guide". - Back Stage Magazine. "You have compiled an impressive array of production information". - Mayor, New York City."
