Independent Producers Guide to the Rules for Film Festival Entries
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, itâs very important for […]
Essential Independent Film Contracts Every Producer Should Have
Essential Independent Film Contracts Every Producer Should Have As an independent film producer, youâre going to face a lot of challenges in regards to paperwork throughout the course of production. Youâll need to have independent film contracts and agreements in order at all times, and especially towards the end of the production as you prepare […]
SAG Film Contracts Statute of Frauds for Independent Films
SAG Film Contracts Statute of Frauds for Independent Films The film industry is characterized by competition. A history of âhandshake dealsâ and a background of oral contracts. Which created a framework for corruption and fraud. Itâs not to say that there is corruption and fraud in every instance! But that whenever there are not legal […]
How Does the Visual Artists Rights Act and Copyright Law Apply to Filmmaking?
How Does the Visual Artists Rights Act and Copyright Law Apply to Filmmaking? Copyright law and the protections that are afforded to creators varies from one country to another. U.S. Copyright law is actually quite different in the protections that are exclaimed for artists and creators. Compared to the copyright protections that are provided in […]
Tips for Using Film Crew Release Forms to Maximize Protection
Tips for Using Film Crew Release Forms to Maximize Protection Film producers have several challenges when it comes to protecting their intellectual property rights as a motion picture project progresses through the various channels of production. Each time another crew member provides services. Such as the adjustment of lighting, the movement of a camera. Or […]
What is Considered Fair Use Under the Visual Artists Rights Act?
What is Considered Fair Use Under the Visual Artists Rights Act? The Visual Artists Rights Act protects the visual works of artists. By providing additional rights to creators long after their work has been sold. Or otherwise distributed to another party. The protections of the Visual Artists Rights Act include protections of moral rights. Should […]
How Does Individual Investor Motion Picture Financing Work?
How Does Individual Investor Motion Picture Financing Work? As an independent filmmaker, you probably realize that there are a lot of different opportunities to secure funding for your film. The average film is financed through a variety of different funding sources including investment financing, bank loans, distribution agreements, pre-sale arrangements, and other forms of capital […]
Understanding OSHA Compliance for Motion Pictures
Understanding OSHA Compliance for Motion Pictures The Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration (OSHA) protects workers from job related incidents. By employing various standards and compliance regulations throughout each industry including the film industry. OSHA compliance for motion pictures and the standards for operating a film production on set, in studio, and on location are important […]
Essential Guide to Film Financing Securities Law & Film Investments
Essential Guide to Film Financing Securities Law & Film Investments Producing a movie is an expensive, trying process that tests your limits and your patience. Especially in regards to financing the production. Fortunately, there are many different ways to finance a film project, and thereâs a lot of information available about each of the types […]
How to Option Book Rights for Film
How to Option Book Rights for Film Securing the right to alter or adapt a book for the purpose of producing a motion picture is something that many film producers and screenwriters consider. Learning how to option book rights for film is definitely a consideration that many screenwriters will look into. And want to fully […]