Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

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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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The Cannes Film Market

Entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, takes you on a tour of the Cannes Film Festival (the Marché)

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Why Independent Film Producers need Business Plans: An interview with Louise Levinson

Expert film business plan advisor, Louise Levinson, gives reasons why a business plan is essential to a successful independent film project.

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Interview with Music Exec John Stix: "How to break into the Music Industry"

Music exec, John Stix, gives advice on how to break into the music business.

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Interview with Music Publishing Executive Monica Corton: "Music Licensing for Filmmakers"

Entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, interviews music industry executive, Monica Corton about music licensing for filmmakers.

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