Ohio Film Laws for Documentary Filmmakers
Ohio Film Laws for Documentary Filmmakers Filmmakers that travel to other states to produce documentaries are challenged with the need to familiarize themselves with local film laws for the area in which they are filming. Producing a documentary in Ohio is likely to lead you into various situations. Ones in which you’ll want to be […]
North Carolina Filming Laws Every Film Crew Must Know

The Tar Heel State is widely known for its pristine mountain beauty and amazing structures and scenes. People come to North Carolina from around the world to engage in film shoots. Shoots that range from small crew productions to full feature, massive crew productions of all sizes. Before you plan a film shoot in North […]
Is it Illegal to Film Someone in Public Without their Permission in Ohio?

As a filmmaker, if you travel to other place you’re less familiar with, you’ll need to carefully examine the rules, regulations, and laws surrounding filmmaking. Individual state laws on consent vary from one state to the next. Those with the toughest taws have very strict requirements for commercial filmmakers. With regards to obtaining proper permission […]
Top Hawaii Film Production Laws for Professional Filmmakers
Top Hawaii Film Production Laws for Professional Filmmakers Filmmakers that travel outside their home state can face several challenges when it comes to familiarizing themselves with the individual laws regarding film production in the states they travel to. If you’re considering a film shoot in Hawaii, you’re likely to face a number of different regulations […]
What is Errors and Omissions Insurance for Filmmakers?

As a filmmaker, you’re probably working much of your career with the intent of producing films that will get distribution deals. However, any film that will be distributed is certain to require errors and omissions. This is to protect yourself and your production company from any potential legal liabilities. Liabilities that could be incurred from […]
Federal Laws in the Film Industry & What They Mean to Filmmakers

Filmmaking is a creative industry that is largely under regulated when it comes to government interference. Largely as a result of the First Amendment. Despite the intent of American government to allow filmmakers the freedom to express their artistic visions. When it comes to censorship, federal laws in the film industry are actually much tougher […]
Must Know Filmmaking Laws in Illinois

If you’re considering a film in the Prairie State, it’s going to be very important to familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations that surround filmmaking in the area. Check out these must know filmmaking laws in Illinois before you plan or schedule a film shoot in Illinois. Whether you’ll be filming in Chicago […]
Must Know Georgia Law About Being Filmed in Public

Recording laws vary by state. Failure to understand your rights and the rights of others while filming in a state that you’re unfamiliar with is vital. As a filmmaker that is planning a Georgia film shoot, you need to make sure that you follow the rules. This means you need to know the individual laws. […]
Laws and Regulations For Product Placement in Films on Use

If you’re even remotely aware of influencer marketing which takes place regularly on social media and in other areas of our day to day interactions, then you’ve probably faced a situation in which product placements have impacted the way you feel about a particular brand or item. And although there are fewer instances in which […]
How to Record Film Production Expense Accounting

As a filmmaker, you might or might not consider yourself a number’s person. Whether you do or not, there’s almost guaranteed to come a point in time in which you’ll find yourself trying to figure out how to record film production expense accounting. Thus, you’re going to have to turn on the numbers side of […]