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 […]
Film Labor Laws: Know Your Rights as Film Crew or Talent Few filmmakers have a background in law, business or business law for the matter. In fact, it’s very common for those who enter the film industry to spend a lot of time learning about film and television production. But […]
Organizing the Perfect Independent Film Pitch Packet Preparing an independent film pitch packet that you can share with investors is certainly not something that you want to rush through. In fact, if you’re not sure what to include or how to properly organize your independent film pitch packet, then you’ve […]
Managers vs Agents in Film Business: Everything Performers Must Know In the film industry, actors and those who have various talents are often supported by the roles of either a manager or an agent. But if you’re new to the industry you’re probably not really sure what the difference is […]
Why is My Investor Requiring an Independent Film Completion Bond? Wondering why your investor has asked that you supply a completion bond before they’re willing to move forward with an agreement to invest in your independent film? Securing an independent film completion bond is something that might be requested of […]
Negotiating a Film Rights Purchase Agreement for Independent Film Production As an independent filmmaker, negotiating a film rights purchase agreement for your independent film production is certainly a big deal. This is your opportunity to not only establish the rights to a copyrighted work that you are most interested in […]
Don’t Get Caught Breaking These Minor Film Laws in Louisiana As an independent film producer or anyone entering the film industry, you probably already realize that there are a lot of rules and regulations associated with employment and labor. In fact, you’ve almost certainly heard about the collective bargaining of […]
What are Ancillary Rights in Film & Why Are They Important? Negotiating the purchase of film rights for intellectual property such as a book, story, or some other published work will represent the foundation of your film project, a starting point at which the rest of your production will build […]
Difference Between an Option and Purchase Agreement in Film When you’re new to filmmaking, you’re likely to face several hurdles along the way. Particularly as they apply to the acquisition of intellectual property rights. If you’re thinking about moving forward with a decision to seek the right to use intellectual […]
Understanding Important Contracts for Intellectual Property in Film Everyday film production involves various contracts. As a means of protecting intellectual property rights. And maintaining ownership of the film project. From the early stages of film development through the process of negotiating agreements involved in the production and later distribution of […]
