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 industry. When it comes to financing, soft vs hard money in film represents the unique […]
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 rarely do they tackle college level coursework in business law. Or even in film law for […]
Everything You Need to Know about Independent Film Actor Contracts
As an independent film producer, the use of independent film actor contracts. Specifically those which include key details about the employment relationship between the producer and the actor, are key. These contracts are an important element to any film production and are required in order for a clean chain of title to be documented and […]
Executing a Film Finder’s Fee Agreement in a Film Deal
Film financing and the raising of capital from investors is a major challenge that virtually all independent filmmakers face. Investors frequently express interest in engaging in deals that are likely to provide them with the level of potential risk. And return on their investment. That is ideal for their individual investment needs. This means they’ve […]
What’s the Copyright Law on Film Clips
Documentary filmmakers frequently use film clips in their works to showcase various content and add value to their underlying story and the research that they’re sharing with others. In fact, film clips are used in a variety of different types of filmmaking as directors seek to incorporate past productions into their current works for a […]
Advantages of A Letter of Intent for Film Productions
Much of the film production process rides on the funding that is acquired for the project. And the budget that is then set forth. In fact, the basic building blocks of a great film are a great script. An excellent film package which draws in plenty of investment financing. A large production budget and an […]
What is the Price for North American Rights for Film Acquisition?
When it comes to producing a film that uses copyrighted works. Such as a previously copyrighted script, a book. Or other source the filmmaker must acquire film rights in order to move forward with the production process. Although it all sounds reasonable enough, there’s a lot more to staking your claim and acquiring the rights […]
Understanding Film Clearances and Releases Required for Distribution
Before a film is produced it will begin going through a process of clearance review. To ensure all appropriate steps are taken to limit potential risk of copyright or trademark infringement. In fact, long before a film can be distributed, it must go through several steps of review. Known as film clearances and releases. To […]
When is the No Animals Harmed in Film Disclaimer Included in a Film?
Whenever animals are involved in the production of a film, certain disclaimers may be used to prevent from having animal rights activists breathing down the backs of those who created the film. You might have seen the familiar, “no animals were harmed during the filming of this production,” disclaimer at the end of a film, […]
What is a Film Profit Sharing Agreement?
Film investors frequently put forth funds in investment into a film production with the understanding that any such investment is risky and the potential for return on the investment is slim. While there are many different ways that a film investment agreement can be executed. And equally more ways for film profit sharing agreements to […]