A Guide to Deals in China's Film Industry: Rules, Contracts, and Case Studies

Focusing on the development and approval, investment, filming and production, promotion and distribution, and realization of a film project’s value, this book examines the commercial transaction rules, contract standards, and legal regulations involved in running film projects. Through analysis of representative cases, including Hu’er Pictures’ lawsuit against Jiang Shengnan, Bai Xianyong’s lawsuit against Shanghai Film Group, Ning Yong’s lawsuit against China Film Group, and Huali Company’s lawsuit against Meng Jiang Wei Company, it vividly highlights the key issues to watch at each stage of film industry transactions and how the courts handle them.