The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion: Actors, Directors, Musicians, Singers, and Other Show Biz Folks

The New Tax Guide for Artists of Every Persuasion: Actors, Directors, Musicians, Singers, and Other Show Biz Folks
by Peter Jason Riley
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Peter Jason Riley is a CPA who for many years has practiced in the Boston area. His book opens with basic material that applies to everyone, offering a roadmap through today's tax landscape and general discussions of different types of income, various kinds of expenses and IRS-allowed tax deductions. Following are the chapters that deal with the specific tax situation relevant to each category of artist. These range from the cost of acting lessons and makeup through depreciation of guitars and the maintenance of home studios to income from teaching jobs and royalties. In the final sections of the book, Riley considers various ways performers and other arts professionals can reduce their taxes, explains how to prepare for an audit, and suggests ways to locate, evaluate, choose and effectively work with a professional arts-oriented tax advisor.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #119828 in Books
• Brand: Limelight Editions
• Published on: 2004-07-01
• Released on: 2004-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .1 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 158 pages

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• Published by Limelight Editions 158 Pages
• Actors, Directors, Musicians, Singers, and Other Show Biz Folks by Peter Jason Riley, CPA
• Author: Peter Jason Riley

Get It in Writing: The Musician's Guide to the Music Business

Get It in Writing: The Musician's Guide to the Music Business
by Brian McPherson
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Confused by today's music business? Did you ever wish that that some super-knowledgeable music attorney would sit you down and explain the whole thing to you? Well, that's what this book is all about. Get It in Writing is actually three books in one: 1) An overview of the entire music business and the players involved; 2) Interviews with top industry professionals; and 3) A huge collection of sample agreements with extensive commentary from the author. This indispensible book covers: recording contracts, demo deals, copyrights and trademarks, music publishing, performance rights, motion pictures and TV, artist management, producers, band partnerships, and plenty more. All of this info coupled with expert insider advice makes this book every musician's best tool for success in the music business.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #131590 in Books
• Brand: Hal Leonard
• Published on: 1999-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.75" h x 8.25" w x 1.00" l, 2.24 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Entertainment Law (West Legal Studies)

Entertainment Law (West Legal Studies)
by Leah K. Edwards, Jeffrey Helewitz
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The concepts of entertainment law are easy to grasp thanks to the interesting and memorable case examples presented in this text. Legal principles are fully explained in easy-to-understand language that paralegal, undergraduate and law students will appreciate. And, unlike any other current text in the field, Entertainment Law provides edited judicial decisions.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #658960 in Books
• Published on: 2003-07-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .61" h x 8.10" w x 9.22" l, 1.53 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 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

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers, Second Edition: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers, Second Edition: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers
by Thomas A. Crowell
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* How can you use a state's film tax credits to fund your film? SEE PAGE 63.

* You have an idea you want to pitch to a production company; how do you safeguard your concept? SEE PAGE 77. 

* How can you fund your production with product placement? SEE PAGE 157.

* How do you get a script to popular Hollywood actors and deal with their agents? SEE PAGE 222. 

 Find quick answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this new edition of The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers. This no-nonsense reference provides fast answers in plain English-no law degree required! Arm yourself with the practical advice of author Thomas Crowell, a TV-producer-turned-entertainment-lawyer.

This new edition features:

* New sections on product placement, film tax credits and production incentive financing, Letters of Intent, and DIY distribution (four-walling, YouTube, Download-to-own, Amazon.com, iTunes, and Netflix)

* Updated case law

* Even more charts and graphics to help you find the information you need even more quickly.

This book is the next best thing to having an entertainment attorney on retainer!

* Avoid legal pitfalls with this quick reference guide- get real answers written in plain English for filmmakers, not for lawyers * Three books in one: a handy manual on film contracts, a step-by-step guide to critical legal issues on and off the set, and a quick reference on copyright and intellectual property issues *Revised and updated to cover YouTube, Internet distribution, webisodes, and production services agreements

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #49618 in Books
• Published on: 2011-01-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .90" h x 5.90" w x 8.90" l, 1.32 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract: The Musician's Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Sneaky Lawyer Tricks (Book)

Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract: The Musician's Guide to Understanding and Avoiding Sneaky Lawyer Tricks (Book)
by Moses Avalon
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The ultimate guide to understanding and avoiding, in the author's words, "sneaky lawyer tricks," °Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract° helps artists recognize hidden agendas by exposing the multilayered language of recording agreements crafted by major label lawyers. Clause by clause, the newly updated book deconstructs actual contracts and translates them into "real English," presenting the original and decoded versions side by side. Focusing on artists' issues, such as advances, royalties, and distribution, this revealing handbook explains the need for each clause, offers advice on negotiating fine points, and outlines alternatives for developing new contracts. User-friendly and offering entertaining inside stories, °Secrets of Negotiating a Record Contract° clarifies common terms uniquely redefined by the music industry to put power back into the hands of those who make the music. Features:

Explains the entire recording contract line by line in plain English·

Reveals over 100 key loopholes and double-dips that will cost artists money.

Includes a glossary of major label recording-contract jargon

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #1108862 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-06
• Released on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 356 pages

Real Simple: Celebrations

Real Simple: Celebrations
by Editors of Real Simple Magazine
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If only it were as simple as popping open a bottle of Champagne. But as every hostess knows, life's myriad celebrations - whether they come in the form of a big holiday blow out or a small birthday party - require planning and effort to pull off. And in the midst of all that hors d'oeuvre making and centrepiece arranging, it can be easy to lose sight of what you're actually celebrating (whose birthday is it, anyway?). "Real Simple Celebrations" is filled with smart solutions to take the hassle out of entertaining. Each chapter is dedicated to a different occasion - such as Easter, New Year's Eve, a child's birthday party - and guides you every step of the way, from inviting the guests to cleaning up after they've gone. With its handy checklists, foolproof game plans, practical advice, and truly doable ideas, "Real Simple Celebrations" will make all your parties a lot easier to pull off. So, you can stay focused on what you're celebrating-and, more important, why.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #107781 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x .88" w x 10.00" l, 2.61 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

This Business of Television

This Business of Television
by Howard J. Blumenthal, Oliver R. Goodenough, Howard Blumenthal
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Broad in scope and rich in detail, This Business of Television has been the essential sourcebook for producers, writers, broadcasters, network executives, and other television professionals since the first edition was published in 1991. And as the television business continues to evolve, This Business of Television evolves along with it. This comprehensive guide to the legal, economic, and production aspects of the industry has been completely revised and restructured to reflect the rapid changes in television today, both domestically and internationally. A user's guide to television contracts, plus directories of associations, government agencies, and producers and distributors, make this book an invaluable resource for anyone involved with—or simply interested in—the business of television.




• Practical and comprehensive—the only book of its kind!


• More than 300 American colleges and universities have television curriculums


• Revised edition focuses on the changing world market for television


• Replaces ISBN 0-8230-7704-7
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• Amazon Sales Rank: #85214 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-01
• Released on: 2006-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.51" h x 1.78" w x 6.53" l, 1.88 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 592 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