Everything You Need to Know about Independent Film Actor Contracts
Everything You Need to Know about Independent Film Actor Contracts As an independent film producer, the use of independent film actor contracts. Specifically those which include key details about the employment relationship between the producer and the actor, are key. These contracts are an important element to any film production and are required in order […]
Script to Screen the Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Film Development
Script to Screen the Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Film Development Film development is an intricate process. With which an idea can quickly evolve into a screenplay or script, but from script to screen. It’s important for filmmakers to understand the role of intellectual property rights in film development. As the idea for a […]
What is a Rights Purchase Agreement in Film?
What is a Rights Purchase Agreement in Film? Unsure about the different types of contracts involved in the acquisition of intellectual property rights for your film production? You’re not alone! The different option agreements and purchase contracts in a typical film production can be confusing for those just entering the film industry. What is a […]
Understanding Editor’s Contracts for Film Producers
Understanding Editor’s Contracts for Film Producers Film projects will pass through a number of stages including pre-production, production, and post-production during which there will be contracts between freelancers, contractors, and employees along the way. As an independent film producer, especially if you’re new to the industry, you might find yourself a bit confused at the […]
What to Look for in a Film Editor’s Contract
What to Look for in a Film Editor’s Contract When a film leaves production and enters the phase of post-production editing? It’s in the form of many raw clips and independent files. That are clearly not a cohesive mix. It’s not until the film reaches the hands of the editor. And passes through several more […]
Understanding Intellectual Property Rights for Film Producers
Independent film producers face challenges with intellectual property rights on a regular basis. Whether it’s their desire to use intellectual property within their own film productions. Or it’s protecting their intellectual property rights to prevent things like copyright infringement or other serious implications. So, learning how to navigate intellectual property rights for film projects is […]
Important Contracts for Documentary Film Producers
As an independent film producer you spend a lot of time establishing the appropriate paper trail that is required to prove that you performed due diligence in every aspect of your research and production filmmaking. From the earliest inception of an idea to produce a documentary, through the final stages of distribution, the most important […]
What Should I Expect with a Film Distribution Contract?
Independent film producers face a number of potential options when it comes to negotiating a distribution contract that’s most suitable for their film. Whether distributing on cable television, inside theaters, or streaming. Through one of the many on-demand services available, distribution channels are abundant these days. Which means that there are more opportunities than ever […]
How to Use a Film Equity Investment Agreement to Finance Your Film
Film investors are aware of the risks involved in putting their money behind a film project. But they still want to be sure that everything possible is done to ensure their investment funds are managed properly. Learning how to use a film equity investment agreement to finance your independent film project may provide the missing […]
What’s In a Screenplay Writer’s Agreement?
What’s In a Screenplay Writer’s Agreement? The screenplay writer’s agreement is a unique document that is used to outline the details of a screenplay. And the sharing of payments or profits that might be made from the film’s later distribution. As a screenwriter, it’s important to understand how the screenplay writer’s agreement works. And what’s […]