“If anyone is still crazy enough to want to be in the movie business, they should absolutely read this book!"

Tom Rothman

Chairman, Motion Picture Group

Sony Pictures Entertainment

“This book covers all the bases for anyone interested in film, from running a studio to distributing your own indie film. Squire has assembled an impressive group of professionals who make their living making movies. Who better to learn from?”

Mary Sweeney

Chair, Film Independent Board of Directors

“As storytellers, it’s vital to know both creative and business issues. This book is a valuable source for navigating your career.”

Stan Lee

Founder, Chief Creative Officer

POW! Entertainment

“A valuable book full of smarts and straight talk. I use it in my class at USC.”

Leonard Maltin

Film Critic and Historian

Tapping experts in an industry experiencing major disruptions, The Movie Business Book is the authoritative, comp-rehensive sourcebook, covering online micro-budget movies to theatrical tentpoles.

Because barriers to entry are disappear-ing, this must-read is for students, industry newcomers, young professionals and movie buffs.

This book pulls back the veil of secrecy on producing, marketing and distributing, including business models, dealmaking, release windows, revenue streams, studio accounting, DIY online self-distribution and more.

First-hand, insider accounts serve as primary references involving negotiations, management decisions, workflow, intuition and instinct, from the unique vantage-point of world-class talent and executives.

The Movie Business Book is an essential guide for those launching or advancing careers in the global media marketplace

Here’s a photo from the launch at Barnes & Noble at The Grove, Los Angeles: