When is Pilot Season?
When is Pilot Season? Pilot season is an incredibly important, and busy, time of year for the film industry. In fact, from pilot season to upfronts, filmmakers are incredibly busy with all of the different projects and priorities taking place relative to network television development and production. If youâre new to the network television industry […]
What to Expect in a WGA Collaboration Agreement
What to Expect in a WGA Collaboration Agreement Knowing what to expect when you form a collaboration between yourself and other writers that work on a screenplay together is important. Especially when it comes to signing a WGA collaboration agreement. As a screenwriter, youâre very likely to have instances in which you collaborate with others […]
When is Pitch Season for Television?
When is Pitch Season for Television? As a filmmaker, itâs important for you to know the key dates involved in pitch season and how they apply to your production needs. Pitch season, also known as pitching season, represents a unique time in network television production and happens to be a very important season for filmmakers. […]
What Needs to Be Included in Billing Block for Documentary Film?
Documentary filmmakers face several challenges throughout the production process, and all the way up to the distribution of the film. Determining what to include in the billing block is more a challenge now than ever before, as weâre starting to see limitations placed on the number of people that can be credited as âproducerâ for […]
5 Minnesota Laws Film Crews Must Follow
5 Minnesota Laws Film Crews Must Follow Whether youâre a large traveling film crew that visits all corners of the world to shoot commercially. Or youâre a member of a small, indie film crew thatâs visiting the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a film shoot that is low-budget and equally low-key. Youâre going to be […]
Are Actor Release Forms Required for Voice Overs?
Are Actor Release Forms Required for Voice Overs? Actors frequently enter into binding contracts that dictate the work that they will perform, payment to be received, and other terms of the agreement. They may also sign actor release forms. Especially when a filmmaker is going to use the performance for commercial purposes. But are actor […]
Filming in Wisconsin Laws for Producers & Film Crews
Filming in Wisconsin Laws for Producers & Film Crews Wisconsin is certainly most widely known as Americaâs Dairyland. But thereâs more to cheese curds and cow farms in this Midwest gem. Filmmakers and production companies that are planning a film shoot in Wisconsin must familiarize themselves with local regulations. In fact, if youâre filming in […]
Why are Some Product Logos or Trademarks Blurred Out Within a TV Show or Film?
One television shows, and in some films, you might have noticed a random can that has the logo or visible writing blurred out or perhaps youâve seen a film that clearly placed a sticker or some other item directly overtop the logo of a piece of equipment or other element that was used in the […]
Are Life Story Rights of Deceased People Considered Public Domain?
Are Life Story Rights of Deceased People Considered Public Domain? Purchasing the rights to a personâs life story is a consideration that many filmmakers will make if they wish to portray someone in a film or television show. In doing so, the filmmaker reduces his or her liability for potential lawsuits claiming defamation, right of […]
Whatâs Included in the New Tax Code Section 168(k) Film Regulations?
Whatâs Included in the New Tax Code Section 168(k) Film Regulations? If youâre an independent production company or filmmaker, youâve almost certainly heard about the new tax code section 168(k) film regulations. Whether youâve read about the new tax code section 168(k) film deductions that are replacing Section 181. Or youâve simply heard about the […]