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?
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many sectors were forced to shut down. Among all of them, the entertainment industry took a massive blow because ongoing productions were shut down to prevent the further spread of the virus. A year later, the world is slowly healing, and many productions were able to resume, provided they have […]
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, […]
Liability Waivers in the Pandemic: A Producer’s Guide Part 1
If your production company has finally decided to get back to set for filming, you may be worried about liability. With the ongoing pandemic, going back to set puts your team and everyone on set at risk of being infected. As a producer, you may be worried about being held liable for any incidents on […]
What To Know About a Producer’s Shopping Agreement (Part Two)
Now, let’s talk about options. A part of being a responsible producer is being resourceful and doing thorough research. One of the ways to be efficient is to carefully consider the difference between shopping and options contracts. Read on to discover more! The Key Distinction An option refers to when an intellectual property owner offers […]
What To Know About a Producer’s Shopping Agreement (Part One)
Shopping agreements are a contracting trend that has the potential to significantly revolutionize how intellectual property is handled. From risks to rewards, let’s examine a typical film purchasing deal, emphasize its benefits and drawbacks, as well as the problematic places in between. Here’s (part one) of what you must know about a producer’s shopping agreement: […]
Contracts for Actors: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 2
How to Determine if You’re Getting Paid Fairly Getting paid your worth is an essential element of any acting contract, regardless of the project scale or where you’re currently at in your career. Established actors often have agents and quotations automatically sent to interested production companies. If you’re only getting started, you can start with […]
Contracts for Actors: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 1
When an actor is recruited for an acting role, they are often obliged to sign a contract with their employer. This is also known as an actor agreement or a contract for performers. Some components are similar to all acting contracts, regardless of whether the assignment is for a film, TV show, commercial, or live […]
Everything You Need to Know About Film Industry Contracts Pt. 2
Contracts and agreements are a staple in the film industry. This is because every stage of the production requires different professionals and entities to provide specific work to help produce a successful film. Our last article went deeper into the list of contracts required in the pre-production stage, such as life rights contracts and director […]
