A guide to the day-by-day details of film production, that Honthaner has developed from her notebook as she worked for several companies on many films over the years. Among the topics are pre-production tasks, establishing company policy, insurance, setting up files, dealing with the talent, music clearance, visas and customs, and a little bit of post production. Includes reproducible forms for every conceivable situation. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. * Comprehensive step-by-step coverage of the production process * Both book and companion CD-ROM contain all essential forms for launching a production office * New edition examines basic accounting procedures and the role of the production team The Complete Film Production Handbook is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and post-production schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details. The book contains all of the many necessary forms including SAG, DGA, and WGA forms, together with standard production forms, deal memos, and release forms which are found both in the book and on companion CD. This book provides producers and production managers with both a quick reference and refresher and an easy means of training their production staff on the day to day procedures needed to keep their production running smoothly. It provides film students with an in-depth look at what must be considered and accomplished before a single camera can roll and a more comprehensive understanding of the logistics that are required to complete and deliver a finished picture. First time independent filmmakers will find this the most comprehensive and helpful resource guide available.