When Do You Need a Documentary Release Form? Filmmakers are accustomed to release forms. They bring many of the different contracts with them on a regular basis when filming on location, in public, or otherwise. It’s customary to have anyone that is liable to be on camera sign a release […]
Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement It’s incredibly common for any film producer to outsource many of the post-production services that are involved in the final stages of creating a film. Whether you’re outsourcing editing or other important aspects of the post-production process. Such as the addition of […]
What to Expect with Reality TV Production Agreements and Contracts Producing a reality TV show or series is bound to bring up a host of different agreements. And contracts that will have to be negotiated and finalized before the film can be distributed. In fact, many reality TV production agreements […]
Do I Need Life Rights to Produce a Film About a Biography? Anytime a film is produced that reflects someone’s life story or any private details of someone’s life questions arise. As to what a filmmaker’s responsibility is in regards to obtaining permission. Say you’re thinking about producing a film […]
Film Labor Laws: Know Your Rights as Film Crew or Talent Few filmmakers have a background in law, business or business law for the matter. In fact, it’s very common for those who enter the film industry to spend a lot of time learning about film and television production. But […]
Organizing the Perfect Independent Film Pitch Packet Preparing an independent film pitch packet that you can share with investors is certainly not something that you want to rush through. In fact, if you’re not sure what to include or how to properly organize your independent film pitch packet, then you’ve […]
Managers vs Agents in Film Business: Everything Performers Must Know In the film industry, actors and those who have various talents are often supported by the roles of either a manager or an agent. But if you’re new to the industry you’re probably not really sure what the difference is […]
Why is My Investor Requiring an Independent Film Completion Bond? Wondering why your investor has asked that you supply a completion bond before they’re willing to move forward with an agreement to invest in your independent film? Securing an independent film completion bond is something that might be requested of […]
Negotiating a Film Rights Purchase Agreement for Independent Film Production As an independent filmmaker, negotiating a film rights purchase agreement for your independent film production is certainly a big deal. This is your opportunity to not only establish the rights to a copyrighted work that you are most interested in […]
Don’t Get Caught Breaking These Minor Film Laws in Louisiana As an independent film producer or anyone entering the film industry, you probably already realize that there are a lot of rules and regulations associated with employment and labor. In fact, you’ve almost certainly heard about the collective bargaining of […]
