How Can I Equity Crowdfund My First Film?

How Can I Equity Crowdfund my First Film? As an independent filmmaker, you’re really in the best time ever when it comes to raising capital that is needed in order to produce a feature film. Now more than ever before, there are more opportunities than there ever were to raise various forms of capital that […]

Commercial Filmmaker’s Guide to Kansas Statutes on Filming in Prison

Commercial Filmmaker’s Guide to Kansas Statutes on Filming in Prison Whether you’re a commercial filmmaker that lives in The Midwestern state of Kansas. And are considering a film shoot behind the bars of the state prison system. Or you’re planning from another area of the country. Filming inside a prison system guarantees that there will […]

Executing a Film Finder’s Fee Agreement in a Film Deal

Film financing and the raising of capital from investors is a major challenge that virtually all independent filmmakers face. Investors frequently express interest in engaging in deals that are likely to provide them with the level of potential risk. And return on their investment. That is ideal for their individual investment needs. This means they’ve […]

Is a Work Made For Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film Required?

Is a Work Made For Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film Required? Producing a film is a task that involves a lot of different working hands that get involved in various steps of the creative process. At each stage, it’s important for agreements to be made as to who will retain the copyright ownership of […]

What’s the Copyright Law on Film Clips

Documentary filmmakers frequently use film clips in their works to showcase various content and add value to their underlying story and the research that they’re sharing with others. In fact, film clips are used in a variety of different types of filmmaking as directors seek to incorporate past productions into their current works for a […]

Looking Beyond the Film Investor Letter of Intent to Something More Solid

Looking Beyond the Film Investor Letter of Intent to Something More Solid Whether you’re entirely new to filmmaking, or it’s something that you’ve been heavily involved in for some time. There’s almost certainly areas that you’re not as familiar with as others. In fact, we frequently hear newbie filmmakers talking about the steps they take […]

The Visual Artists Rights Act as it Applies to Film

The Visual Artists Rights Act as it Applies to Film Anytime copyrighted works are incorporated into a film project there is an extensive process. That takes place as the filmmaker seeks to maintain a clean chain of title. And to include all appropriate rights and permissions along the way. The Visual Artist Rights Act, one […]

Should Work be Copyrighted to Enter Film Festivals?

Should Work be Copyrighted to Enter Film Festivals? As a new or aspiring independent film producer that’s considering the idea of entering a film into a local film festival you’re probably working hard to cover all the bases. Perhaps you even have a checklist of “things to do” in connection with your submission – prepare […]

Negative Pickup Financing & Your Film Production

Negative Pickup Financing & Your Film Production  Few industries include such unique financing as the motion picture business. It’s no surprise that films cost a lot to produce. Which is probably why film financing takes many unique structures in the film world. In addition to equity financing, film distribution rights may also be secured through […]

Important Music Copyright Laws for Film Producers

Important Music Copyright Laws for Film Producers The use of music in a film can create a more robust experience for your audience while adding unique value to your story. But like other forms of creative works, music is protected by U.S. Copyright Law. In fact, producers must be aware of music copyright laws for […]