Filming in Wisconsin Laws for Producers & Film Crews Wisconsin is certainly most widely known as America’s Dairyland. But there’s more to cheese curds and cow farms in this Midwest gem. Filmmakers and production companies that are planning a film shoot in Wisconsin must familiarize themselves with local regulations. In […]
Why are Some Product Logos or Trademarks Blurred Out Within a TV Show or Film? One television shows, and in some films, you might have noticed a random can that has the logo or visible writing blurred out or perhaps you’ve seen a film that clearly placed a sticker or […]
Are Life Story Rights of Deceased People Considered Public Domain? Purchasing the rights to a person’s life story is a consideration that many filmmakers will make if they wish to portray someone in a film or television show. In doing so, the filmmaker reduces his or her liability for potential […]
What’s Included in the New Tax Code Section 168(k) Film Regulations? If you’re an independent production company or filmmaker, you’ve almost certainly heard about the new tax code section 168(k) film regulations. Whether you’ve read about the new tax code section 168(k) film deductions that are replacing Section 181. Or […]
A Producer’s Filming Guidelines for Minors in Georgia Producing a film that’s got any minor talent or roles that must be suitably played by a minor will require a firm grasp on more than just the importance of basically rules and regulations. Child labor laws in the entertainment industry are […]
Do You Need a Filming Permit to Vlog Miami? Local regulations as they pertain to film permits vary from city to city. Say you’re filming for commercial purposes in Miami. You’re definitely going to need a film permit! Unless you’re capturing live news events. Or you’re producing a home video […]
Acquiring Story Rights in Filmmaking Any great story is the result of a keen imagination, strong creativity, and a demand to capture the attention of the intended audience. But with all great stories there are equally great original ideas that are the result of an author’s intent or that of […]
What is a Strike Price in Film? Whenever a film is working its way through the production process a completion guarantee is produced guaranteeing that the film will be finished and delivered within the defined scope of time and budget. The purpose of a producer securing the completion bond guarantee […]
Do I Need a Permit for Commercial Filming in Grand Canyon? Grand Canyon National Park is one of the most pristine areas in the world. Attracting filmmakers from virtually every corner of the world to its amazing landscape. A visit to Grand Canyon National Park for a film shoot is […]
What are the Laws About Filming in State Parks? It’s quite common for individual state laws to vary from one location to another, especially in regards to filming and film permits. Most states have their own laws that pertain to the use of their state park systems, although many individual […]
