How to Get a Film Financed with Tax Credits The process of securing financing for a film is one of the most challenging aspects of the job for any film producer. There’s not only the funding that is required in film development just to get the film production off the […]
Soft vs Hard Money in Film Financing: What’s the Difference? Understanding the different types of film financing and the way that some loans or investments must be paid back. While others do not can be challenging even to someone that’s been around the block and spent some time in the […]
What is the Performance Bond and Morals Clause in Film Contracts? Film production companies are just as invested in keeping their image protected in the eyes of the public as many other businesses are. They want to know that the actors that they contract to perform for their films. As […]
How Do Bridge Loans for Motion Picture Finance Work? Very rarely is a film project financed with a single form of funding from the start. In fact, financing a motion picture will typically include a creative mix of several different forms of funding. Including bank loans, investment financing, the sale […]
What Should a Film Distribution License Agreement Include? Distribution rights agreements are an important aspect of the deal made between a film producer and distributor to get a film distributed to a larger audience. The typical distribution deal will include a signed and dated film distribution license agreement which includes […]
Protecting Your Rights with a Screenwriting Collaboration Agreement Screenwriters are often so caught up in the different processes and steps that they’re taking toward maximizing their efficiencies to get their screenplay finished, they can forget the importance of contracts to protect their rights in an otherwise dangerous and highly competitive […]
Everything a Screenwriter Needs to Know about Characters in Public Domain The use of time-tested measures and familiarity in the creation of characters and storylines is nothing new to Hollywood screenwriting. There’s a saying “Everything’s been done before” and it’s true. But when it comes to characters in public domain? […]
Do I Really Need Life Rights Agreements for Film Projects? As you’re planning out the plot and storyline for your next film, you’re probably wondering if you really need life rights agreements for film projects that you’re currently working on. Filmmakers often wonder about the rights that they need to […]
The Essential Guide to Navigating Film Production Agreements The film industry is a competitive environment that is characterized by many different working groups, crew members, and service providers. Whether you’re a business owner that’s seeking a production company from which you can order a 30-second commercial from or you’re an […]
Everything You Need to Know about Film Investment Regulation Film investments have long been known for being incredibly risky. Many investors have been cheated or otherwise have lost out by investing in films that were probably never poised for distribution in the first place. As such, film investment regulation, including […]
