- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Thorogood (12 July 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1854182161
- ISBN-13: 978-1854182166
- Product Dimensions: 24.8 x 16 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Sir Alan Parker, Film Director
"Kuhn's candid...account of PolyGram Films' success and demise...a must read for anyone interested in the business of film."
James Murray, Managing Director, Austral-Media PTY Ltd, Sydney
"...it is matter-of-fact understated, honest and avoids schlock-horror and self pity...Congratulations."
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What an extraordinary high-risk business the film world is! This book gives a remarkably detailed insider's view. Michael Kuhn took his music-industry experience into the film world, and was very successful - he made happen films like Four Weddings and A Funeral - but that proved no guarantee of long-term existence in an industry where personal likes and dislikes and mere misfortune can play such a large part. The film business comes out of this entertaining book as controlled gambling - controlled as much as possible, certainly, but still very high-risk. It takes a certain sort of person and organisation to play with such high stakes, and this is one of the best books around at providing an insight into this lesser-known aspect of the apparently glamorous film world. Indeed, it may be the only one to provide such clear actual examples. Most informative about the financial nitty-gritty, but also strong on anecdotes, and well written - without any rancour, although the author might be entitled to feel a bit hard-done-by. Recommended.
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I found this a fascinating peek into the world of movie making but also a disturbing confirmation of the sometimes flippant decisions taken at the top of gigantic corporations. Very clearly and concisely written with some interesting vigenettes of key players in the film world.
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Excellent Treatise on the Business of Filmmaking
12 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the better books about professional filmmaking as a business. The perspective is that of a Hollywood outsider (former European music powerhouse Polygram) trying to break into the domain of the major studios in North America and around the globe. It is a cautionary tale of the successes, setbacks and ultimate failure to sustain a European-based major studio. The book is a fun read as Kuhn describes his many encounters with Hollywood celebrities both performers and moguls. Behind all of the tales, however, lies a great blueprint for any newcomers looking to gain entry into the business.
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