What is the Type of Technology Embedded to Film to Prevent Copyright Infringement?
The protection of copyrighted films is certainly an important topic for filmmakers that have introduced these films on DVD and other forms of video. 20 years ago, protections for copyrighted materials might have been rather limited, as they were not nearly as important to the industry, but pirating copyrighted content caused extreme challenges for creators […]
Short Film Competition Rules and Regulations for Independent Film Producers
Short Film Competition Rules and Regulations for Independent Film Producers Entering a short film competition is certainly something for independent film producers to carefully consider. Competitions like this can draw attention, and the necessary reputation for your short film production which may lead to increased investor consideration and funding. These short film competition rules and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Film Gap Financing
Youâve got the script. Youâve got the production crew ready to go. And youâve done a ton of hard work and youâre committed, and thereâs only one more thing to take care of â funding. Securing the necessary financing for a film is an independent filmmakerâs greatest challenge. Far and wide, film financing can certainly […]
How to Create an Investor Package for Film Financing
How to Create an Investor Package for Film Financing Turning a film dream into a sensible investment is a skill that even some of the most talented filmmakers may actually lack. This process of learning how to create an investor package for film financing, aka âfilm packaging,â is definitely an art and itâs an art […]
How to Option a Book for Film
How to Option a Book for Film Optioning a literary work for film adaptation is certainly something that many filmmakers consider, especially when given the chance to consider an adaptation that they believe will truly stand out in the world of film and movies. Learning how to option a book for film so that you […]
Ethical Issues in the Film Industry: Is Hollywood Ethically Blind?
A scriptwriter finishes his script happily announcing the creation as their own, the only problem is? They stole the idea from their friend some time ago. Are they ethically wrong for taking the idea that their friend never executed? An independent film script calls for a scene to take place in a backyard swimming pool. The […]
Understanding the Film/TV Confidentiality Agreement
The film industry is incredibly competitive and features so many different instances of intellectual property. And the use of contracts to protect those who are sharing intellectual property with others. One such contract, is the film/tv confidentiality agreement, or the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Which represents a unique agreement entered between the filmmaker and another party. Which […]
Important Intellectual Property Rights Film Producers Must Understand
Important Intellectual Property Rights Film Producers Must Understand The term Intellectual Property Rights stands loosely for the area of law that offers protections. For the products the creatorâs mind produces: personality and underlying abilities. Whereas real property is that which is tangible, intellectual property is that which the human mind derives from. Thus as a […]
Whatâs in a Book to Film Producer Agreement?
Whatâs in a Book to Film Producer Agreement? Entering an agreement to produce a book to film adaptation is a consideration. One that many authors are excited to entertain and many producers are equally up for. The book to film producer agreement represents a unique arrangement. Between the author of a book and the producer […]
What Does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Do for Films and Movies?
What Does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Do for Films and Movies? A rise in the internet and digital technology means potential for new corruption and means for criminal activity to take place. Just as any advances in technology in the past have resulted in the need for changed security and protections. So too would […]