Jeff Steele
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The Pros and Cons of Chinese Film Funds
If you have a compelling project that organically checks all the boxes, then take a shot at some Chinese dough … but thoroughly understand that there are many strings attached
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The Kids Are All Right, But What About The Producers?
I suggest we avoid this whole “produced by” quagmire with a simple clarification of the credits: creative producers, production producers and financing producers.
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Be Warned: What 2011 Means for Filmmakers
Economic life won’t be back to normal anytime soon, so plan your finances — and set your expectations — accordingly
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Obama Tax Bill Resurrects Credit for Indie Filmmakers and Investors
The new tax bill, extending Section 181 Federal Film Tax Credit, is great news for independent filmmakers
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Note: Oscars Don’t Finance Films
Why can’t Mark Boal and Kathryn Bigelow slam-dunk their next project?
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But Dad, I Hate 3D!
If your film is intended for an audience under 10 years old, I wouldn’t rush out to make it in 3D
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Prediction: Netflix Will Soon Produce Original Content
Netflix is becoming a full fledged premium channel that has created a back door into your living room
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David Molner and David Bergstein: Guilty or Not?
As has been proven many times over, the smartest guys in the room can make the worst decisions
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Portugal: the Straw That Breaks the Back of Independent Film Financing?
If you want to get your movie made, be prepared to pack your bags
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Bad News: It’s Harder Than Ever to Finance Ultra-Low-Budget Films
Good news: $250K is the new $2.5 million, thanks to technology
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Portugal: Crushing Blow to Independent Film Financing?
Europe’s money troubles are going to have ripple effect as buyers close their euro-stuffed wallets
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Cheaters Never Prosper (and Other Rules of Using Tax Credits)
Stick to the letter of the law, not just the spirit, or you’ll end up repaying incentive cash
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Letters of Intent: Don’t Trust, and Verify
A star may intend to participate in your project, but don’t rely on a letter of intent to prove it
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In Defense of Nicolas Chartier
Anyone who can cobble together financing like Chartier did for ‘Locker’ deserves an Oscar
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