Child Actor – California Law
Minors in the Entertainment Industry Given that minors (those under 18 years old) can also be a part of the entertainment industry, it proves worthwhile to summarize some of the protections they have in the…
Synchronization Rights in California
The entertainment industry, and more specifically the music industry, is made up of professionals using their creative skills and talents to put together a piece for the public. While creating films is just as complicated,…
Chain of Title
When creating a film, the creative process will involve many creators, owners, and source material. Therefore, one of the main concerns of those in the industry is to establish legitimate ownership or proprietary rights. To…
What Is Copyright Infringement?
Copyright infringement is referred to as violation of any of copyright owner’s exclusive rights without permission which falls within the definition of infringer under the Copyright Act 17 USC Section 501. In this article, we…
What Is Preliminary Relief In CA?
What Is Preliminary Relief In CA? Plaintiffs are often confronted with the dilemma of prolonged litigation vis-a-vis losing their business to trademark infringement, competition, etc. Preliminary relief in some instances, along with other litigation tactics,…
What Are Gross Participation and Net Profits in Motion Pictures?
Some of the salient provisions in any contract including entertainment-related agreements concern money. In fact, the way various participants might or might not be paid based on their reasonable expectations is at the core of…
What Does Motion Picture Packaging Encompass?
The first ingredient of film production entails amalgamation of the package. Hence, it behooves entertainment-industry participants to ascertain what packaging entails and how to best optimize it. Let us explore such salient topic further. OVERSIMPLIFIED …
Some BASICS of Film Production Contracts
Film production contracts encompass some “standard production guidelines” which producers must adhere to. Such standard production guidelines include but are not limited to: picture length adherence, budget adherence, screenplay adherence, rating adherence, cover shots…
What Are Some Motion Picture Production Financing Mechanisms?
Motion pictures rely on many financing methods to secure funds needed for production and distribution. These methods range from self-financed productions to negative pick-up financing, pre-sale financing and studio-funded deals. It is noteworthy each of…