Posted on August 22, 2008 in Contracts and Law | 1 Comment
In this article attorney Thomas A. Crowell covers the basic legal issues of filming logos, images, designs and other copyrighted materials.
…When the director yells “action,” what the camera captures can spark lawsuits. All it takes is one suddenly inspired art director to place an uncleared Warhol print on the wall of the hero’s apartment or [...]
Posted on August 22, 2008 in Financing | 3 Comments
The heady mix of brand-spanking-new facilities, skilled local talent, and budget-friendly tax breaks makes a compelling case for moving your production to LA (Louisiana that is).
…It may be the worst kept secret in Hollywood. Louisiana is now the third most popular region of the country for movie productions, after Los Angeles and New York. [...]
Posted on August 7, 2008 in Contracts and Law | 1 Comment
By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process.
To obtain the right to make a movie [...]
Posted on August 5, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
Entertainment Attorney Mark Litwak teaches film investors how to reduce the risk of film investments. For filmmakers this is a good insight into what investors may be looking for in your project.
…Film investments have a bad reputation, and deservedly so. There are instances where financiers have been cheated and lost their entire investment. Consequently, [...]
Posted on July 29, 2008 in Financing | 1 Comment
If you are interested in European Grants and funds you need to book mark this site because it has up to date info on grants and film funding programs. Also very good for people contemplating film co-production deals. Suggested by IQ Member: Da_Cat
…The European Audiovisual Observatory’s public funding database aims to provide companies with increased [...]
Posted on July 28, 2008 in Contracts and Law | No Comments
By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process.
A typical film company of even modest size quickly [...]
Posted on July 27, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
The source of inspiration for a project can vary depending on the hat you will be wearing. Sydney Pollack talks about how he approaches film projects differently depending on whether he will be playing the role of producer or director.
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Posted on July 27, 2008 in Storyboarding | No Comments
Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. As Christopher Columbus once said, “Making a movie without a storyboard is like throwing your money into a bottomless pit.”
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Posted on July 22, 2008 in Financing | 1 Comment
By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process.
The simplest form of self-financing is for the filmmaker [...]
Posted on July 20, 2008 in Storyboarding | No Comments
Sean Astin hosts AFI’s filmmaking tutorial series, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! In this segment, we explore the importance and how-to of storyboarding your film or video.
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Posted on July 20, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
Slamdance presented Fireside Chat: Alternative Funding Methods for Indies. The panel started out reviewing some examples of methods that recent films have used to raise money, including house parties, sponsorships and advance DVD sales. Later, the discussion became more technical, addressing more advanced questions that arise from new, experimental funding models.
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Posted on July 15, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
Having read thousands of business plans over the years, I can say the number one mistake people make is over hyping their project. Scott Macaulay outlines some of these basic mistakes in his article for Filmmaking Magazine.
…Handing a business plan to potential film investors may not convince them that you are Warren Buffett-style visionary, [...]
Posted on July 15, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
Michael Bergmann offers a great advice on finding and dealing with investors in his article “Money Matters” for Filmmaker Magazine.
…When I set out to make my first feature – nearly seven years ago now – I went to a lot of panel discussions to hear independent filmmakers tell stories of how they got the money [...]
Posted on July 14, 2008 in Financing | No Comments
By Jon M. Garon
Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, PC
This is part of a series of book excerpts from Independent Filmmaking, The Law & Business Guide for Financing, Shooting & Distributing Independent & Digital Films designed as an introduction to the many legal issues involved in the filmmaking process.
Studios
The traditional Hollywood studio manufactured motion pictures. They purchased [...]
Posted on July 13, 2008 in Contracts and Law | No Comments
I’ve found one of the most overlooked aspics of indie filmmaking is legal paperwork, even though it is as necessary as sound and images. It can be overwhelming trying cover all of your legal bases. Here is a great checklist from Entertainment Attorney Mark Litwak to help you make sure an overlooked item [...]
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