The first and most important rule for an independent producer is to involve legal and accounting counsel substantially experienced in motion picture contracts prior to approaching distributors.

• 对独立制片人来说,第一条也是最重要的一条规则是，在与发行商接触以前，应首先聘请在电影发行协议方面有实际经验的法律顾问和财务顾问。