How Does the Visual Artists Rights Act and Copyright Law Apply to Filmmaking?
Copyright law and the protections that are afforded to creators varies from one country to another. U.S. Copyright law is actually quite different in the protections that are exclaimed for artists and creators. Compared to the copyright protections that are provided in France, Germany, or other areas. Similarly, the Visual Artists Rights Act and Copyright […]
What is Considered Fair Use Under the Visual Artists Rights Act?
The Visual Artists Rights Act protects the visual works of artists. By providing additional rights to creators long after their work has been sold. Or otherwise distributed to another party. The protections of the Visual Artists Rights Act include protections of moral rights. Should one alter the visual works. Or otherwise change after transferring ownership […]
How Does Individual Investor Motion Picture Financing Work?
As an independent filmmaker, you probably realize that there are a lot of different opportunities to secure funding for your film. The average film is financed through a variety of different funding sources including investment financing, bank loans, distribution agreements, pre-sale arrangements, and other forms of capital investment. When it comes to individual investor motion […]
Understanding OSHA Compliance for Motion Pictures
The Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration (OSHA) protects workers from job related incidents. By employing various standards and compliance regulations throughout each industry including the film industry. OSHA compliance for motion pictures and the standards for operating a film production on set, in studio, and on location are important for all film producers to follow. […]
Essential Guide to Film Financing Securities Law & Film Investments
Producing a movie is an expensive, trying process that tests your limits and your patience. Especially in regards to financing the production. Fortunately, there are many different ways to finance a film project, and there’s a lot of information available about each of the types of funding that filmmaker’s may consider. You can find most […]
Documentary Film Rights Clearances Procedures for Independent Filmmakers
You’ve spent months working hard on your documentary. You found the most informative people to interview, securing the most profound footage to incorporate in. And you’ve managed to pull it all together with some of the best post-production editing you’ve ever seen. As your documentary film nears the point of distribution, once you’ve passed the […]
Do I Really Need to Have a Film Crew Release Form From All Service Providers?
Release forms make up much of the paper trail that ultimately forms the chain of title. Which a film distributor will carefully review before they approve a film. And purchase it for distribution within their network or channel. In fact, the film crew release form is an important contract between the film crew member such […]
Know Your Rights in a Deferred Payment Agreement for Film Crews
Deferral of payments incurred over the course of production is a common practice in filmmaking. Entertainment law allows for deferred payment agreements for film crews. Provided all parties involved are satisfied with the arrangement and sign a deferred payment contract. Since the deferred payment agreement for film crews is engaged between the crew member and […]
Planning the LLC Operating Agreement for Film Production to Protect Your Film
Forming an LLC is nothing new for film producers with interest in advancing the production of a feature film. The LLC provides certain protections for producers limiting their liability while keeping investments and other funds separated from other projects. Protection is essential in planning an LLC operating agreement for film production. Which is why it’s […]
When and Why is a Work for Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film Necessary?
When it comes to filmmaking, learning the ropes of entertainment law and the various clauses that should, or should not, be included in a typical contract between either hired employees or contracted workers can be overwhelming. You’re likely going to hire a production attorney to assist with the majority of the legal tasks. But knowing […]