Understanding the Non-Disclosure Agreement for Screenwriters Screenwriters spend much of their waking hours focused on their work. They rely on their ideas to provide their paycheck. And without their ideas they may not be able to make a living in the industry. In the world of intellectual property laws and […]
What’s Included in a Motion Picture Investor Financing Agreement? Along with any film comes a paper trail of contracts and agreements that are made at virtually every step of the process from the earliest inception of an idea when a copyright is obtained for the script on through to the […]
Are Screenplays Covered by Copyright Law? Copyright laws protect intellectual property including motion pictures, books, and music. But are screenplays covered by copyright law, too? Say you’re a screenwriter that’s just entering into the world of film production. Please don’t think you can simply use the “Poor Man’s copyright” and call […]
Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement Between Screenwriter and Producer Necessary? Screenwriters have several options to protect their intellectual property, specifically through U.S. Copyright protections, but the copyright is only available when there is a fixed, tangible work to protect as in an actual screenplay, script outline, or similar written work. So […]
What’s the Turnaround Time for Film Crew Law Require? Throughout every industry there are laws and restrictions that are put into place to provide protections for workers to prevent employers from requiring too much from their workers. The entertainment industry is certainly one that has required regulation over the years, […]
Filming Animals for Documentaries: Laws Every Filmmaker Must Know The laws surrounding the use of animals in film media certainly vary from one state to the next, and they can even be different from city to city. Every filmmaker must be prepared for the important steps involved in proper protection […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Working Conditions for Film Editors Working in the film industry can be an incredibly rewarding career but before you plan your future, it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into. If you’re thinking about becoming a film editor, you should familiarize yourself with the expectations […]
Understanding the Visual Artists Rights Act & What it Means for Filmmakers In the world of Film, motion picture, and multimedia works, the use of various types of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other items that could potentially be copyrighted visual works that are being used as props or set decorations […]
How Does Optioning a Book for Film Rights Work? If you’re a filmmaker that’s interested in purchasing the rights to produce a book into film there are many steps that must first be taken in order to successfully complete the project. When it comes to securing the film rights to […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Working Conditions for Film Directors Film directors represent some of the most engaged and involved of the film industry. They’re responsible for turning the written words of a script into the elaborate and amazing visuals of a motion picture film. The backbone of quality, the film […]
