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A List of Options available to the Independent Filmmaker during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes

Music licensing is a mystery to most startups Starting a business in the music industry or as an independent artist requires passion, creativity, and a solid understanding of music licensing. This guide simplifies the intricacies of music licensing, offering insights for music startups and artists seeking to safeguard their creations. By the end of this post, you'll have a foundational understanding of the legal aspects of the music industry, propelling your success in this e

This post explains what Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) is and the Opportunities for Businesses, Athletes, Artists, and Influencers to Benefit

Creativity fuels the engine of the global economy. The products we buy, the apps we use, the movies and series we watch, all have a significant creative component. So much so that the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment startups cannot be overstated. And yet, navigating the labyrinth of IP laws poses significant challenges and risks. This article explores the intricacies of IP protection, offering a guide for entertainment startups to protect their crea

The road to entertainment startup success is paved with potential legal landmines! Here's a list of the top 10 legal mistakes that entertainment startups often make and how to avoid them.

The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement

This post discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and Chat GPT for Modern Creators

Insights on film distribution from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival regarding the role of streaming, theaters, virtual reality, and festivals

A blog post advising artists about how to negotiate entertainment contracts.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers

This post describes the pros and cons of loan out companies, what they are, what purposes they serve, and how they are created

This post describes the differences between an Option Agreement and a Shopping Agreement in Film and Television

Post about whether to use an entertainment lawyer or an agent to market film and television projects.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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