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10 Key Provisions in Film Distribution Deals
The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement
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AI and ChatGPT: Opportunities and Challenges for Creators
This post discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and Chat GPT for Modern Creators
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Film Distribution Transformation: Insights from Cannes 2023
Insights on film distribution from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival regarding the role of streaming, theaters, virtual reality, and festivals
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How to Negotiate Entertainment Contracts Like a Pro
A blog post advising artists about how to negotiate entertainment contracts.
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A Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers
A Step-By-Step Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers
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What is a Loan Out Company?
This post describes the pros and cons of loan out companies, what they are, what purposes they serve, and how they are created
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Option vs. Shopping Agreements in Film and Television
This post describes the differences between an Option Agreement and a Shopping Agreement in Film and Television
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Agent vs. Entertainment Lawyer: Selling Your Film or TV Project
Post about whether to use an entertainment lawyer or an agent to market film and television projects.
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Market Your Film at the European Film Market in Berlin
This a post about how you can market your film at the European Film Market in Berlin and enjoy what Berlin offers
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Are Film and TV Markets Like Cannes and AFM Still Relevant?
This post is about the relevance of film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM (Berlin) in today's changing entertainment
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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact Hollywood
A post about how Artificial Intelligence will affect screenwriting, film marketing, special effects, and audience engagement in Hollywood.
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What is a Film Producer's Representative, and why do you need one?
Describes how a Film Producer's Representative can help a film production from development to distribution.
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Drama or Genre? High or Low Budget? What makes a Successful Film?
An interview with Michael Haye, film sales agent, about what kinds of films you should be making and what sells
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Why you need Film Production Insurance and What it costs
Interview with Film/TV insurance broker Marc Spivey about the types of insurance needed in film production.
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How To Sell Your Film: Interview with a film sales agent
Lindsay Spiller, interviewed Premier Entertainment's Senior Vice President of Sales and Internatinal Distribution, Devin Carter.
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An Insider's Guide to MIPCOM
Entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller, provides an insider's guide to MIPCOM, the premier global television and media market held annually
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What is the Talent Agency Act?
A discussion of the requirements under the California Talent Agency Act
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Tips for selling your film at the American Film Market
Some tips to filmmakers on how to sell your film at the American Film Market
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How to Sell Your Film or Television Series to Netflix
This is a blog post about how to sell your film or television series to Netflix
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How Musical Artists Profit from Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
This blog post explores how musicians can benefit from creating Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT's)
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