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 producing a film about. But itâs also your chance to do your part in negotiating […]
Donât Get Caught Breaking These Minor Film Laws in Louisiana
Donât 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, youâve almost certainly heard about the collective bargaining of unions, right to work actions. […]
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 from. During your negotiations, youâre likely to come across something called âancillary rights in filmâ. But […]
Difference Between an Option and Purchase Agreement in Film
Difference Between an Option and Purchase Agreement in Film When youâre new to filmmaking, youâre likely to face several hurdles along the way. Particularly as they apply to the acquisition of intellectual property rights. If youâre thinking about moving forward with a decision to seek the right to use intellectual property. Such as a book […]
Understanding Important Contracts for Intellectual Property in Film
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 a film. Contracts for intellectual […]
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. Itâs 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? Youâre 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 Editorâs Contracts for Film Producers
Understanding Editorâs 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 youâre new to the industry, you might find yourself a bit confused at the […]
What to Look for in a Film Editorâs Contract
What to Look for in a Film Editorâs Contract When a film leaves production and enters the phase of post-production editing? Itâs in the form of many raw clips and independent files. That are clearly not a cohesive mix. Itâs not until the film reaches the hands of the editor. And passes through several more […]