About the Author

John Rodsett is a noted Author, Motivational Speaker, Film Producer, International Entrepreneur, Seminar presenter and University lecturer. John has over 25 years producing, financing, selling, marketing and distributing independent feature films. He has produced/executive produced over 20 independent feature films and financed many independent productions and has also licensed hundreds of independent films. He has attended film festivals and film markets over many years. His film career began with four years at 20th Century Fox and then into the indie film world for the last two decades. Owning his own film production and sales agency company in Los Angeles for many years, especially during the boom period of the independent film business of the 1990's, provided him with the fortune to work in every aspect of the independent film business. Combining that wealth of film business experience with over seven years of being an educator and teacher, provides John with an excellent platform to help you be a success in the film industry. He has been a full time adjunct professor at the University of Miami, Business School and UM's School of Communication teaching Motion Picture marketing, plus a part time faculty at the University of Washington, Business program. John's other book "THE FILM BIZ BIBLE", is a comprehensive up-to-date, Hollywood insider's view of the business aspects of the independent feature film industry offering solutions, insightful, practical answers and advice on the complex topics and decisions involving the independent film industry.