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How to market your film at the European Film Market and enjoy what Berlin offers

This a post about how you can market your film at the European Film Market in Berlin and enjoy what Berlin offers

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Are film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM still relevant?

This post is about the relevance of film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM (Berlin) in today's changing entertainment

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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Hollywood

A post about how Artificial Intelligence will affect screenwriting, film marketing, special effects, and audience engagement in Hollywood.

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What is a Film Producer's Representative, and why do you need one?

Describes how a Film Producer's Representative can help a film production from development to distribution.

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Drama or Genre? High or Low Budget? What makes a Successful Film?

An interview with Michael Haye, film sales agent, about what kinds of films you should be making and what sells

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Film Production Insurance - Why you need it, When you need it, and What it costs

Interview with Film/TV insurance broker Marc Spivey about the types of insurance needed in film production.

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How To Sell Your Film - An interview with film sales agent, Devin Carter

Lindsay Spiller, interviewed Premier Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Sales and Internatinal Distribution, Devin Carter.

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An Insider's Guide to MIPCOM

Entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller, provides an insider's guide to MIPCOM, the premier global television and media market held annually

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What is the Talent Agency Act?

A discussion of the requirements under the California Talent Agency Act

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Tips for selling your film at the American Film Market

Some tips to filmmakers on how to sell your film at the American Film Market

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How to Sell Your Film or Television Series to Netflix: Tips for Success

This is a blog post about how to sell your film or television series to Netflix

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How can musical artists profit by creating Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's)?

This blog post explores how musicians can benefit from creating Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's)

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What is an Entertainment Lawyer?

Reasons why an Entertainment Lawyer is essential in an Artist's career

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Arrivederch', Larry King...

Business and entertainment lawyer Lindsay Spiller shares a memory of meeting Larry King while a CNN intern.

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Is a "loan-out" LLC or Corporation exempted from California's AB 5 law?

It appears that, provided some requirements are met, Section 4 of AB 5 may permit film producers to classify workers as contractors.

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AB5 - Film Producers face the challenge of complying with California's Independent Contractor Law

Employees or Contractors? The Impossible Task of complying with California's AB 5 Independent Contractor Law

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LLC Dissolution - A guide to dissolving a film production LLC (limited liability company)

San Francisco entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, explains the steps involved in dissolving or terminating a single-purpose film LLC.

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How to sell your film at Cannes and AFM -- Interview with Michael Hayes of Prolific Pictures

Michael Hayes explains how to film producers can work with their sales agents to get the best results with their film.

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Cannes Film Festival 2018

San Francisco-based film, music, and entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller takes you on a video tour of the Cannes film festival.

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A Day At MIPCOM

San Francisco entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, takes you on a video tour of MIPCOM, an annual television market held in Cannes

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