When is Deferred Compensation Paid Out for Film?
The film industry frequently engages in deferred compensation plans. When it comes to performance contracts for films and video. In fact, many performer agreements involve a deferred payment agreement. In which performers do not receive payment. Or in which they only receive a partial payment. Until the terms of the initial deferred compensation agreement are […]
What is Equity Financing and Debt Financing in Films?
Various forms of financing for film exist to support producers. All in their efforts to bring a film idea from initial concept to full-scale production and distribution. The sources of funding for a film will vary greatly from project to project. The most common types of financing include debt financing and equity financing. Say you’re […]
Tracking & Logging Documentary Film Rights and Clearances
In an ideal scenario, documentary filmmakers could go about their filmmaking business without any real distractions or underlying restrictions on the use of various materials. Unfortunately, we live in the real world, and the reality is, copyrights and other restrictions certainly do exist making it challenging for a documentary filmmaker to produce content without first […]
Can I Use Public Domain in a Short Film?
As a filmmaker, using footage from the public domain is a common technique which prevents the need to obtain a license and otherwise obtain clearance. Public domain represent archived footage that can be incorporated into a project without the need to obtain a license. But can I use public domain in a short film? This […]
How to Find Out if a Film is in the Public Domain
How to Find Out if a Film is in the Public Domain As a filmmaker, figuring out how to find out if a film is in the public domain is an important step to take before using any footage or film audio in your own production. You might just assume that a film is public […]
Must Know Filming Laws in Indiana for Filmmakers
Must Know Filming Laws in Indiana for Filmmakers Filmmakers are required to follow the individual laws and filmmaking regulations of the states and individual cities in which they travel to film. Say you’re planning a trip to the Hoosier State. You’re going to need to take some time to familiarize yourself with the local laws […]
What is the Right of Publicity & When Does it Apply in the Film Industry?
The film industry is an incredibly powerful, competitive, and highly sophisticated field. It requires individual filmmaker responsibility and focus. Especially when it comes to the privacy and the publicity of others. Whether you’re a beginning filmmaker that’s just now facing the unique rules and regulations associated with filming in a new location or state. Or […]
Ohio Film Laws for Documentary Filmmakers
Ohio Film Laws for Documentary Filmmakers Filmmakers that travel to other states to produce documentaries are challenged with the need to familiarize themselves with local film laws for the area in which they are filming. Producing a documentary in Ohio is likely to lead you into various situations. Ones in which you’ll want to be […]
North Carolina Filming Laws Every Film Crew Must Know
The Tar Heel State is widely known for its pristine mountain beauty and amazing structures and scenes. People come to North Carolina from around the world to engage in film shoots. Shoots that range from small crew productions to full feature, massive crew productions of all sizes. Before you plan a film shoot in North […]
Is it Illegal to Film Someone in Public Without their Permission in Ohio?
As a filmmaker, if you travel to other place you’re less familiar with, you’ll need to carefully examine the rules, regulations, and laws surrounding filmmaking. Individual state laws on consent vary from one state to the next. Those with the toughest taws have very strict requirements for commercial filmmakers. With regards to obtaining proper permission […]