COMM-659 International Film and TV Markets (3)

This course introduces students to the complexities of the international film and TV markets, which are essential for the financial success of almost any film or television project. Issues explored include licensing content worldwide; co-productions between producers from different countries; marketing challenges resulting from religious, social, and cultural differences; the realities of censorship and media piracy; and ownership of local media and the development of the local media infrastructure. Usually Offered: fall.