Category: Film Production

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 […]

Everything You Need to Know About Film Industry Contracts Pt. 1

Like any project, contracts are an important tool to ensure that every member is on the same page, especially when it comes to film production.   In the film industry, contracts are one of the important components needed to ensure a smooth production. The reason contracts are necessary for the film industry is because it’s essentially […]

Key Movie Production Roles: Above the Line and Below the Line

Filmmaking involves all types of personnel with different levels of work and importance in the project. Everyone on the staff is important in each movie production, but key roles don’t change throughout the production phase.   If you’re working on set, you must be familiar with the terms above-the-line and below-the-line, referring to personnel involved in the movie. Each has […]

Contracts and Agreements to Protect Your Film Part 2

While we’ve already talked about the different contracts and agreements that you’ll need to know about to protect your film, there are still more things that you need to know about when it comes to securing your intellectual property. We can’t stress enough how important it is that you are in the know when it […]

Contracts and Agreements to Protect Your Film Part 1

The film industry is hypercompetitive to the point that it has become extremely cutthroat. This is why you’ll want to do all you can when it comes to protecting your film. Now, the best way to go about doing this is by effectively using the right contracts and agreements. If you’re creative of any kind, […]