What Should a Film Distribution License Agreement Include? Distribution rights agreements are an important aspect of the deal made between a film producer and distributor to get a film distributed to a larger audience. The typical distribution deal will include a signed and dated film distribution license agreement which includes […]
Protecting Your Rights with a Screenwriting Collaboration Agreement Screenwriters are often so caught up in the different processes and steps that they’re taking toward maximizing their efficiencies to get their screenplay finished, they can forget the importance of contracts to protect their rights in an otherwise dangerous and highly competitive […]
Everything a Screenwriter Needs to Know about Characters in Public Domain The use of time-tested measures and familiarity in the creation of characters and storylines is nothing new to Hollywood screenwriting. There’s a saying “Everything’s been done before” and it’s true. But when it comes to characters in public domain? […]
Do I Really Need Life Rights Agreements for Film Projects? As you’re planning out the plot and storyline for your next film, you’re probably wondering if you really need life rights agreements for film projects that you’re currently working on. Filmmakers often wonder about the rights that they need to […]
The Essential Guide to Navigating Film Production Agreements The film industry is a competitive environment that is characterized by many different working groups, crew members, and service providers. Whether you’re a business owner that’s seeking a production company from which you can order a 30-second commercial from or you’re an […]
Everything You Need to Know about Film Investment Regulation Film investments have long been known for being incredibly risky. Many investors have been cheated or otherwise have lost out by investing in films that were probably never poised for distribution in the first place. As such, film investment regulation, including […]
Understanding Your Short Film Production Agreement Whenever you enter an agreement with a film production company, you’re stating that you understand and agree with the terms and conditions that are stipulated within the legally binding document. The typical short film production agreement includes pertinent information about your short film project. […]
Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Production Non-Disclosure Agreements Let’s face it, you work hard for your money. You spend countless hours working on the fundamentals of your business and you certainly don’t want just anyone to be able to take what you’ve worked so hard for and claim it as […]
How to Avoid Copyright Infringement in Film Productions Are you a new filmmaker that’s just learning the ropes of film production? Are you a screenwriter that’s trying to take all necessary precautions to avoid copyright infringement in film projects that you’re involved in? As a filmmaker, much of the time […]
Independent Filmmaker’s List of Crew and Talent Release Forms for Filming As an independent filmmaker, the crew and talent release forms that you must include in your chain of title are vital to both ensuring that you can obtain E&O insurance and for distribution. In fact, crew and talent release […]
