logging in or signing up cvla Ubert Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 101 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 21, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The Legal Business of the Film Industry: The Legal Business of the Film Industry It’s All About Money and CreditIntroduction: Introduction Contracts/business law Copyright Defamation/privacy Labor lawAgents, Managers and Lawyers: Agents, Managers and Lawyers Agents Procure employment Managers Personal managers Advise and counsel Cannot procure employment Business managers Investment advisers CPA’s that pay your bills Lawyers Role can be important even at early stageContracts: Contracts Oral agreements Written agreements The cocktail napkin Don’t try to make a picture without them Special Features of Industry Contracts: Special Features of Industry Contracts May be subject to union/guild agreements May prohibit injunctive relief against project May result in continuing obligationsTypes of contracts: Types of contracts Producer and creative elements Director Writer Actors Director of Photography MusicOther contracts: Other contracts Production financing DistributionTypes of Payments: Types of Payments Explicit On signing On commencement of principal photography Contingent If box office gross reported in Variety exceeds ______ dollars Deferred $_____ six months after general release“Profit” Definitions: “Profit” Definitions Profit, proceeds, contingent compensation Defined by contract Gross participants prevent existence of net Clearances: Clearances E&O Insurance Title clearance Defamation and privacy Copyright Clips can break the budgetUnions and Guilds: Unions and Guilds For employees SAG/AFTRA DGA WGAw IATSE/NABETThe Screenplay: The Screenplay It all begins with the written word If it’s not on the paper, it won’t be on the screen Rights are acquired by: Options PurchaseThe option: The option Time to exercise Extension periods Extension payments Exercise of option Role of agentBusiness effect of using public domain material: Business effect of using public domain material Is it public domain? No proprietary positionOrganizations: Organizations Film Independent (FIND) American Film Institute International Documentary Association IFTA FilmL.A. Distribution: Distribution Presales Definition of the work What are the key elements Script Cast DirectorDistribution: Distribution Territory Media and modes of exploitation Term Recoupable costs Delivery and delivery elementsIFTA: IFTA Trade association of producers, distributors and rights holders Sponsors AFM Promotes standardized distribution agreement and terms Long established international arbitration tribunal You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
cvla Ubert Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 101 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: January 21, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript The Legal Business of the Film Industry: The Legal Business of the Film Industry It’s All About Money and CreditIntroduction: Introduction Contracts/business law Copyright Defamation/privacy Labor lawAgents, Managers and Lawyers: Agents, Managers and Lawyers Agents Procure employment Managers Personal managers Advise and counsel Cannot procure employment Business managers Investment advisers CPA’s that pay your bills Lawyers Role can be important even at early stageContracts: Contracts Oral agreements Written agreements The cocktail napkin Don’t try to make a picture without them Special Features of Industry Contracts: Special Features of Industry Contracts May be subject to union/guild agreements May prohibit injunctive relief against project May result in continuing obligationsTypes of contracts: Types of contracts Producer and creative elements Director Writer Actors Director of Photography MusicOther contracts: Other contracts Production financing DistributionTypes of Payments: Types of Payments Explicit On signing On commencement of principal photography Contingent If box office gross reported in Variety exceeds ______ dollars Deferred $_____ six months after general release“Profit” Definitions: “Profit” Definitions Profit, proceeds, contingent compensation Defined by contract Gross participants prevent existence of net Clearances: Clearances E&O Insurance Title clearance Defamation and privacy Copyright Clips can break the budgetUnions and Guilds: Unions and Guilds For employees SAG/AFTRA DGA WGAw IATSE/NABETThe Screenplay: The Screenplay It all begins with the written word If it’s not on the paper, it won’t be on the screen Rights are acquired by: Options PurchaseThe option: The option Time to exercise Extension periods Extension payments Exercise of option Role of agentBusiness effect of using public domain material: Business effect of using public domain material Is it public domain? No proprietary positionOrganizations: Organizations Film Independent (FIND) American Film Institute International Documentary Association IFTA FilmL.A. Distribution: Distribution Presales Definition of the work What are the key elements Script Cast DirectorDistribution: Distribution Territory Media and modes of exploitation Term Recoupable costs Delivery and delivery elementsIFTA: IFTA Trade association of producers, distributors and rights holders Sponsors AFM Promotes standardized distribution agreement and terms Long established international arbitration tribunal