What Artists Must Know about the Voice Over Contract Agreement

What Artists Must Know about the Voice Over Contract Agreement Voiceover artists frequently enter voice over contract agreements that dictate the details of the project. And the work arrangements that they are committing to with a producer or production company. Sometimes referred to as a voiceover working agreement, or a voiceover contract. The voice over […]

Do You Have the Right to Film People in Public Without Their Consent?

Do You Have the Right to Film People in Public Without Their Consent?

Filming in public places such as parks, city streets, or right outside your studio might have you wondering what exactly the rules and regulations are in regard to privacy. Most filmmakers are well aware of the fact that consent is incredibly important in the film industry and that it is quite common for lawsuits to […]

A Quick Start Guide to Film Profit Sharing

A Quick Start Guide to Film Profit Sharing As a filmmaker, one of the most common negotiations that will come up in the course of your career is film profit sharing. These agreements represent your acceptance to provide your services. In exchange for a percentage of the profits in the future. Rather than for payment […]

Following the City of Miami Film and Entertainment Law for Filmmakers

Following the City of Miami Film and Entertainment Law for Filmmakers Filmmaking in any city can be fraught with a variety of legal challenges. Particularly, filmmakers must be prepared to follow local permitting laws and individual state regulations regarding things. Like the hiring of film crew and minor talent. Filming within city roadways or parks. […]

An Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Investment Agreements

An Independent Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Investment Agreements As an independent filmmaker, the idea of investment financing for your production is probably both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Naturally there’s the excitement around the possibility of your film being fully financed for production but you’ve also got to prepare yourself for the legal […]

Music Licensing for Film Festivals Rules Every Independent Filmmaker Must Know

Music Licensing for Film Festivals Rules Every Filmmaker Must Know (1)

Independent filmmakers frequently share their films at film festivals as a means of getting their creative works in front of audiences that may have interest in further working with them to distribute their content in other ways. Sometimes referred to as “festival rights”. Filmmakers must be aware of specific music licensing for film festivals rules. […]

Independent Producers Guide to the Rules for Film Festival Entries

Independent Producers Guide to the Rules for Film Festival Entries Film competition regulations vary, especially when it comes to the individual rules for film festival entries and what filmmakers must provide along with their submissions in order for their film to be considered for the event. As an independent film producer, it’s very important for […]

Essential Independent Film Contracts Every Producer Should Have

Essential Independent Film Contracts Every Producer Should Have As an independent film producer, you’re going to face a lot of challenges in regards to paperwork throughout the course of production. You’ll need to have independent film contracts and agreements in order at all times, and especially towards the end of the production as you prepare […]

SAG Film Contracts Statute of Frauds for Independent Films

SAG Film Contracts Statute of Frauds for Independent Films The film industry is characterized by competition. A history of “handshake deals” and a background of oral contracts. Which created a framework for corruption and fraud. It’s not to say that there is corruption and fraud in every instance! But that whenever there are not legal […]

How Does the Visual Artists Rights Act and Copyright Law Apply to Filmmaking?

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 […]