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Types of Film Distribution Agreements and What They Mean for Your Film

Types of Film Distribution Agreements and What They Mean for Your Film

Types of Film Distribution Agreements and What They Mean for Your Film   Many different types of film distribution agreements exist to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to pick and choose the type of distribution that’s most appropriate for their film production. Depending on the terms of the agreement that you […]

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Building Your Block- DIY Documentary Film Billing Block for Filmmakers

Building Your Block: DIY Documentary Film Billing Block for Filmmakers

Building Your Block: DIY Documentary Film Billing Block for Filmmakers If you’re new to the film industry there’s a good chance you have no idea what a billing block is. But if you’ve been around the block, you’re probably aware of the typical documentary film billing block. And all of […]

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Fair Use & Intellectual Property Rights for a Film Documentary

Fair Use & Intellectual Property Rights for a Film Documentary   When it comes to documentary filmmaking, budget concerns are a leading cause for the filmmaker to shift focus from taking all legally necessary steps to obtain permission to use intellectual property to employing “fair use” best practices. While fair use […]

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Should a Producer Enter Work for Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film with Cast & Crew?

Should a Producer Enter Work for Hire Agreement for a Documentary Film with Cast & Crew? As any filmmaker navigates the process of entering into the most appropriate agreements and contracts required for their production. A lot of confusion and questions come up. Specifically, filmmakers often question whether entering into […]

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6 Protections Provided by Errors and Omissions Insurance for Film Producers

6 Protections Provided by Errors and Omissions Insurance for Film Producers

6 Protections Provided by Errors and Omissions Insurance for Film Producers As a film producer, getting the proper liability insurance coverage to protect yourself is an important step, particularly before you move forward with distribution of your film. One of the most popular means of protecting yourself is with errors […]

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Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance

Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance

Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance As a filmmaker, you’ve almost certainly faced the need to secure errors and omissions insurance at one point or another. Filmmakers frequently require E&O insurance protection. Particularly when a film is prepared for distribution. Film media liability and errors […]

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When Do You Need a Documentary Release Form

When Do You Need a Documentary Release Form?

When Do You Need a Documentary Release Form?   Filmmakers are accustomed to release forms. They bring many of the different contracts with them on a regular basis when filming on location, in public, or otherwise. It’s customary to have anyone that is liable to be on camera sign a release […]

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Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement

Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement

Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement It’s incredibly common for any film producer to outsource many of the post-production services that are involved in the final stages of creating a film. Whether you’re outsourcing editing or other important aspects of the post-production process. Such as the addition of […]

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What to Expect with Reality TV Production Agreements and Contracts

What to Expect with Reality TV Production Agreements and Contracts   Producing a reality TV show or series is bound to bring up a host of different agreements. And contracts that will have to be negotiated and finalized before the film can be distributed. In fact, many reality TV production agreements […]

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Do I Need Life Rights to Produce a Film About a Biography?

Do I Need Life Rights to Produce a Film About a Biography? Anytime a film is produced that reflects someone’s life story or any private details of someone’s life questions arise. As to what a filmmaker’s responsibility is in regards to obtaining permission. Say you’re thinking about producing a film […]

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