Entertainment Law in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (West Publishing))

Entertainment Law in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (West Publishing))
by Sheri L. Burr
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A basic but comprehensive survey of entertainment law, this Nutshell gives a big picture overview of the intellectual property, contract, publicity, estate planning, and First Amendment issues that contribute to the field. Professor Burr also addresses specific legal issues that arise in the film, music, and television industries, including discussion of the rise of reality television. This Nutshell can be assigned as a secondary text to accompany any entertainment law casebook, as the primary text for a seminar, or as background information for someone requiring an overview.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #346223 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-16
• Released on: 2007-01-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.25" h x 4.75" w x .75" l, .66 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 348 pages

The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry.

The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry.
by Schuyler M. Moore

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #94897 in Books
• Published on: 2011-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .83" h x 6.29" w x 8.99" l, 1.20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 396 pages

The Independent Filmmaker's Law and Business Guide: Financing, Shooting, and Distributing Independent and Digital Films

The Independent Filmmaker's Law and Business Guide: Financing, Shooting, and Distributing Independent and Digital Films
by Jon M. Garon
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Today’s explosion of independent and digital filmmaking demands a brass-tacks guide to the business and legal aspects of the process. What fundraising options are available to a filmmaker? When should a filmmaker establish a corporation or limited liability company? How do screenwriters protect their work? What are a director’s legal obligations to the producer, cast, and crew--and what are their obligations in return? And why must the filmmaker pay special attention to products and artwork that might appear in the background of a shot?

 

This indispensable resource addresses the legal, financial, and organizational questions that an independent or guerrilla filmmaker must face, and the problems that will doom a project if left unanswered. It demystifies issues such as founding a film company, obtaining financing, preparing a budget, securing locations, shooting, granting screen credits, and distributing, exhibiting, and marketing a film.

 

Newly updated and expanded, this second edition explores concepts such as executing a digital distribution strategy through the use of YouTube and Awebisodes,” the importance of international distribution, and legal issues particular to documentaries. Six handy appendixes provide sample contracts, copyright circulars, Documentary Filmmakers’ Statement of Best Practices in Fair Use, studio contact information, and more.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #155665 in Books
• Published on: 2009-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 5.90" w x 9.00" l, 1.35 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

Entertainment Law in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)

Entertainment Law in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series)
by Sheri L. Burr
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A basic but comprehensive survey of entertainment law, this Nutshell gives a big picture overview of the intellectual property, contract, publicity, estate planning, and First Amendment issues that contribute to the field. Professor Burr also addresses specific legal issues that arise in the film, music, and television industries, including discussion of the rise of reality television. This Nutshell can be assigned as a secondary text to accompany any entertainment law casebook, as the primary text for a seminar, or as background information for someone requiring an overview.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #68909 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-16
• Released on: 2007-01-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.25" h x 4.75" w x .75" l, .66 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 348 pages

Clearance and Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television

Clearance and Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television
by Michael C. Donaldson
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Now extensively revised, updated, and expanded, "Clearance and Copyright" is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, and television producers might encounter: from the initial acquisition of material through the rights situations that arise during pre-production, production, post-production and release. Legalese-free, well-written, it's a must-read for all producers, directors, and writers - whether they make feature films, shorts, documentaries, television programs, music videos, or Internet content - and those who advise them. Armed with this book, you can protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of dollars in attorney fees. You can even learn how to save money by exercising your rights to use certain materials without paying anyone.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #24461 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 7.08" w x 8.94" l, 1.79 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 507 pages

Contracts for the Film & Television Industry

Contracts for the Film & Television Industry
by Mark Litwak
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This is an invaluable collection of sample entertainment contracts along with discussions of the concepts and terms contained therein. Completely revised and greatly expanded - including 20 new contracts - the second edition of this popular and essential handbook is the ultimate entertainment-law source of independent film makers, who, armed with this book can save themselves thousands in legal fees. It contains 62 contracts covering: depiction and copyright release; literary submission and sale; artist employment; collaboration; music; financing; production; distribution; and, merchandising and retainers.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #228609 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 2.46 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 456 pages

The American Bar Association's Legal Guide to Independent Filmmaking

The American Bar Association's Legal Guide to Independent Filmmaking
by Lisa Callif, Michael Donaldson

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This is the authoritative handbook you need to lead you through the legal morass of producing an independent film, from financing, development, principal photography, distribution, and the too-often overlooked subject of delivery. Each chapter contains a general road map for the phase of filmmaking covered by that chapter, including the relevant forms and contracts, which come with plenty of explanatory info and some select negotiating tips.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #96031 in Books
• Published on: 2011-08-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 220 pages

Clearance & Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television

Clearance & Copyright: Everything You Need to Know for Film and Television
by Michael C. Donaldson
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Now extensively revised, updated, and expanded, "Clearance and Copyright" is the industry-standard guide to almost every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers, videomakers, and television producers might encounter: from the initial acquisition of material through the rights situations that arise during pre-production, production, post-production and release. Legalese-free, well-written, it's a must-read for all producers, directors, and writers - whether they make feature films, shorts, documentaries, television programs, music videos, or Internet content - and those who advise them. Armed with this book, you can protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of dollars in attorney fees. You can even learn how to save money by exercising your rights to use certain materials without paying anyone.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #17232 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.03" h x 7.08" w x 8.94" l, 1.79 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 507 pages

Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV and New Media

Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV and New Media
by Dina Appleton, Daniel Yankelevits
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Hollywood Dealmaking has become the go-to resource for new and experienced entertainment attorneys, agent trainees, business affairs executives, and creative executives. Entertainment attorneys and Hollywood insiders Dina Appleton and Daniel Yankelevits explain the negotiation techniques and strategies of entertainment dealmaking and detail the interests and roles of producers, writers, actors, directors, agents, and studio employees in crafting a deal. This new edition captures the dramatic changes over the past five years in the film and television industry landscape, with two new chapters: Reality Television details the sources of revenue, syndication possibilities, and format sales of these shows as well as the talent deals that are made and the Internet/New Media chapter delves in new digital formats such as mobile phones, game consoles, video-on-demand, and web-based apps, and explains where today's revenues are generated, where the industry is headed, and talent negotiation issues. All the ins and outs of negotiating are explained, including back ends, gross and adjusted gross profits, deferments, box office bonuses, copyrights, and much more. This easy-to-follow reference is packed with expert insights on distribution, licensing, and merchandising. The book's invaluable resource section includes definitions of lingo for acquisition agreements and employment deals, twelve ready-to-use sample contracts, and a directory of entertainment attorneys in both New York and Los Angeles. In Hollywood Dealmaking, readers will recognize the key players in the process, understand the "lingo" of crafting deals, learn how to negotiate agreements for the option and purchase of books and screenplays, be able to negotiate employment deals for all members of a film or television crew, understand payment terms and bonuses, and be able to register copyrights in scripts and other literary works.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #116826 in Books
• Published on: 2010-01-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.90" h x .66" w x 6.00" l, .95 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production

The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production
by Bill Seiter, Ellen Seiter
Publication Date: June 26, 2012

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In today's complex media environment, aspiring filmmakers and new media artists are as vulnerable as swimmers in shark-infested waters. This user-friendly guide supplies creative artists with the essential legal concepts needed to swim safely with lawyers, agents, executives, and other experts in intellectual property and business law.

How do I copyright my screenplay? How can I clear rights for my film project? What can I do to avoid legal trouble when I produce my mockumentary? How do I ascertain whether a vintage novel is in the public domain? Is the trademark I've invented for my production company available? What about copyright and trademark rights overseas? If I upload my film to YouTube, do I give up any rights?

Bill Seiter and Ellen Seiter answer these questions and countless others while also demystifying the fundamental principles of intellectual property. Clear and thorough, this plain-spoken and practical guide is essential for anyone seeking to navigate the rapidly changing media environment of today.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #1681571 in Books
• Published on: 2012-06-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
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• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages