When is a Crew Release Form for Film Production Required? Your cast and crew makeup a big part of your film production bringing forth all of the necessary qualities and skills required to set your film apart from the competition. If you’re wondering when a crew release form for film […]
What is the Right of Last Refusal in Film Industry and What Does it Mean? The way a licensing agreement is written can make or break your ability to secure future rights to copyrighted work. That you have already purchased some interest in. For filmmakers, the right of first negotiation […]
Film Privacy and Non-Disclosure Agreements: Does My Crew Need to Sign an NDA? As film production gets underway the paperwork can be overwhelming. There’s talent release forms and location agreements, crew contacts and copyright license agreements. It’s easy for some forms to slip through the cracks. But it’s not okay. […]
What is Public Liability Insurance for Film Production and Why Do You Need It? If you’ve ever been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, or been sick and had to use health insurance, you know the importance of being insured. You also know that sometimes things happen that […]
Types of Film Distribution Agreements and What They Mean for Your Film Many different types of film distribution agreements exist to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to pick and choose the type of distribution that’s most appropriate for their film production. Depending on the terms of the agreement that you […]
Building Your Block: DIY Documentary Film Billing Block for Filmmakers If you’re new to the film industry there’s a good chance you have no idea what a billing block is. But if you’ve been around the block, you’re probably aware of the typical documentary film billing block. And all of […]
Fair Use & Intellectual Property Rights for a Film Documentary When it comes to documentary filmmaking, budget concerns are a leading cause for the filmmaker to shift focus from taking all legally necessary steps to obtain permission to use intellectual property to employing “fair use” best practices. While fair use […]
Should a Producer Enter Work for Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film with Cast & Crew? As any filmmaker navigates the process of entering into the most appropriate agreements and contracts required for their production. A lot of confusion and questions come up. Specifically, filmmakers often question whether entering into […]
6 Protections Provided by Errors and Omissions Insurance for Film Producers As a film producer, getting the proper liability insurance coverage to protect yourself is an important step, particularly before you move forward with distribution of your film. One of the most popular means of protecting yourself is with errors […]
Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance As a filmmaker, you’ve almost certainly faced the need to secure errors and omissions insurance at one point or another. Filmmakers frequently require E&O insurance protection. Particularly when a film is prepared for distribution. Film media liability and errors […]
