Contributed By Glen Berry

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SUMMARY

• Name talent gives the project the credibility it needs to gather other attachments.
• Hiring a reputable casting director will bring the talent to your project if you can pay them. This is not a hill you have to climb yourself.
• An actor with an internationally recognized name will fetch a high price. If you have an excellent script, they might be willing to work for a pittance.

Find the Bottom Line
Create the framework around which your project will be build based on the bottom line number for your budget. Market research and current market conditions will determine what you can and cannot do.

LLC and Operating Agreement
How to create a structure to share ownership of the project with investors, establish voting rights and the authority of the producer and protect the investors from personal liability.