Books
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Business and Accounting
"Sales minus profit equals expenses"
- Mike Michalowicz
A valuable framework for understanding and managing the financial health of a film production, even in the modern era of digital distribution.
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Managing a film requires a balance of creative vision, budgetary constraints, and logistical considerations. Just as in business strategy, film production involves trade-offs—choosing the right cast, balancing the budget, or deciding which scenes are crucial. By deliberately choosing to be different—whether through a unique storytelling approach, innovative techniques, or distinct marketing strategies—a film production can stand out in a competitive industry.
"Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it's about deliberately choosing to be different."
- Patrick Bet-David
Film Business
"The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else."
- Eric Ries
The film industry is ever-evolving, and staying ahead means continuously learning and adapting to new trends and technologies.
Goals.
10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan
“To make a goal effective, you've got to test its outer limits. Push it out as far as you can. Only once you make your goal impossible will you stop operating based on your current assumptions and knowledge”…"Personal confidence comes from making progress toward goals that are far bigger than your present capabilities" - Dan Sullivan