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 […]
Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance
Filmmaker’s Guide to Film Media Liability and Errors and Omissions Insurance As a filmmaker, you’ve 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. It’s 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 It’s 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 you’re 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 […]
Do I Need Life Rights to Produce a Film About a Biography?
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 about a biography. But you’re […]
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 rarely do they tackle college level coursework in business law. Or even in film law for […]
Organizing the Perfect Independent Film Pitch Packet
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 come to the right place! […]
Managers vs. Agents in Film Business: Everything Performers Must Know
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 between managers vs agents in […]
Why is My Investor Requiring an Independent Film Completion Bond?
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 you as part of an […]