What is Public Liability Insurance for Film Production and Why Do You Need It?
What is Public Liability Insurance for Film Production and Why Do You Need It? If youâve ever been in a car accident that wasnât your fault, or been sick and had to use health insurance, you know the importance of being insured. You also know that sometimes things happen that are out of our control […]
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 thatâs most appropriate for their film production. Depending on the terms of the agreement that you choose, the distribution process and […]
Building Your Block: DIY Documentary Film Billing Block for Filmmakers
If youâre new to the film industry thereâs a good chance you have no idea what a billing block is. But if youâve been around the block, youâre probably aware of the typical documentary film billing block. And all of the pertinent details that are included in this sophisticated bit of information contained within virtually […]
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 âfair useâ best practices. While fair use policies do constitute the right […]
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 a work-for-hire agreement is something […]
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 and omissions insurance for film […]
Filmmakerâs Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance
Filmmakerâs Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance As a filmmaker, youâve 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 and omissions insurance is something […]
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. Itâs customary to have anyone that is liable to be on camera sign a release form. That states they have […]
Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement
Post-Production Outsourcing & the Film Editor Contract Agreement Itâs 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 youâre outsourcing editing or other important aspects of the post-production process. Such as the addition of computer generated graphics or other […]
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 and contracts must be negotiated […]