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, […]
Important Terms to Understand in a Film Distribution Agreement
If you’re a filmmaker, film is more than simply a way to express yourself; it’s your bread and butter. Once the film is produced, you need to go through a new set of obstacles to get the finished product in front of the general public. Commercial films are generally distributed by one, if not multiple, […]
Essential Things to Know about Film Production Agreements
Behind every successful film is a well-executed pre-production plan. We cannot minimize the importance of pre-production planning and trustworthy contracts for content creators. It allows producers to efficiently manage and bring together all the moving pieces surrounding the entire filmmaking process into a cohesive product. Even before production can start, production and post-production budgets and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Contracts For Producers
The role of the producer has evolved over the years. Producers, both independent and signed, have become more prominent. And while this is undoubtedly a good thing, this also means that producers need to know how to better protect themselves so that they can be on a solid legal footing when operating in the music […]