Category: Film Production

Unlocking the Secrets of Actor Contracts: Pay-for-Play Clauses That Could Make or Break Your Indie Film

As an indie film producer, one of the most crucial aspects of your production is understanding the intricacies of actor contracts and the pay-for-play clauses that could make or break your project. By mastering these contractual obligations and negotiating the best deals, you can secure top talent while staying within your budget and protecting your […]

From Script to Screen: Navigating Contracts for Independent Filmmakers

Independent film production is always fun and exciting. Nonetheless, you also need to take care of and protect many aspects. As an independent filmmaker, it’s crucial to have legal contracts in place for everyone involved in your production.   These contracts for independent filmmakers not only protect your interests and ensure everyone is on the same […]

5 Legal Lessons for Independent Filmmakers: Avoid These Common Mistakes

As an independent filmmaker, you want to focus on planning, creation, funding, and other elements that make or break a film production.  But there’s something that not every filmmaker takes into account when making an audiovisual production: protection of legal rights.   There are common mistakes that can jeopardize the success of your film production. Therefore, […]

A Filmmakers Guide to Life Story Rights

Image Source: Pexels‍ If you are a filmmaker, documentarian, or content creator, you need to know about Life Story Rights. Life Story Rights are one of the most common types of contracts in the film business. Used as the basis for both documentaries as well as fictional films, the Life Story Rights agreement is one […]

Tax Considerations For Digital Creators

Tax Day is Coming! Yes, Tax Day is coming up, and taxes are simply a fact of life and certainly a fact of doing business. If you are a creator and earning money, you are doing business and going to need to pay the taxes on the money you earn. This is regardless of whether […]

What Is A Runner In Film Production And How To Be A Great One!

Production Runners are often called the hands and feet of the production team. They rush around handing call sheets, scripts, sides, health and safety notices, and other material to the crew. In addition, they provide lunch and breakfast to the production office and do errands to the post office or other vendors. They perform routine […]

How To Make A Film Production Logo

Do you still remember The Wizard of Oz after hearing MGM’s Leo Lion’s roar amplified? As a kid, it certainly gave you chills! You might not have realized the significance of the dramatic opening at the time. In truth, you had no idea what this strange imagery signified. The lion, moon, and castle were a […]

How to Protect Your Production Company during a Pandemic?

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Understanding the Importance of Pay or Play Clauses

The pay or play clause is desired in film and television contracts all across the world. In fact, it is the most critical component for most talent management contracts. In this post, we’ll discuss what pay or play provisions are, why they’re vital, and how you might better defend yourself from its confusing legal implications. […]

Liability Waivers in the Pandemic: A Producer’s Guide Part 2

In the first segment of this two-part series, we talked about liability for production companies, especially in the pandemic. We also discussed what would make a good waiver and how to make it honorable legally. If you have not read that yet, make sure to read it first before you proceed. In this second part, […]