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

The term Intellectual Property Rights stands loosely for the area of law that offers protections. For the products the creator’s 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 film producer who actively engages in both the […]

What’s 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 that is purchasing the rights to the book. […]

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 the World Wide Web. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) represents one […]

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 contract agreement outlines all of the delicate details of the […]

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 upfront. It’s actually quite common for a filmmaker […]

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. And individual directives on the use of certain equipment or other […]

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 implications that come along with the decision to […]

Music Licensing for Film Festivals Rules Every Independent Filmmaker Must Know

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

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 you to familiarize yourself with the particular rules for film […]