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The work for hire (WFH) doctrine deals with your ownership rights over the copyright to any work you produce for…
It's not just about the percentage figure—tax incentives come with a host of qualifications and fine-print, and knowing how to properly…
Q: I was just asked by a producer to work for free on an indie film but he promised that…
Lawyers and financiers are all of the unanimous opinion that equity crowdfunding, as applied to independent filmmaking, sucks. Why?
What rights does the documentary subject have if the film falls apart?
Cinema Law answers: Can you profit from a TV show that is successful due to your efforts? Can you take…
In the long run, drawing up a contract is better for your nascent filmmaking career together, and maybe even your…
Filmmaking is tough, especially for the producer. When you're responsible for making sure the entire picture runs efficiently, sometimes you…
Cinema Law answers the question: Is it legally permissible for a California LLC to use unpaid labor in the form…
Cinema Law answers the question: Do I need to obtain life rights before making on a film about that person?