Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

Transferable film tax credits (also known as film tax incentives) are a form of government incentive provided to encourage film production.

Picture this: you're a restaurant owner, bar manager, or live venue operator, and you want to create the perfect atmosphere for your...

The What, Why, and How of Loan-out Companies in the California Entertainment Industry

Netflix's DVD Giveaway almost led to a PR nightmare due to confusion over intellectual property rights.

A List of Options available to the Independent Filmmaker during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes

This post explains what Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) is and the Opportunities for Businesses, Athletes, Artists, and Influencers to Benefit

In an era where creativity fuels the engine of the global economy, the importance of intellectual property (IP) for entertainment...

An Entertainment Lawyer lists the 10 Legal Mistakes to Avoid as an Entertainment Startup Business.

The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement

This post discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and Chat GPT for Modern Creators

Insights on film distribution from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival regarding the role of streaming, theaters, virtual reality, and festivals

A blog post advising artists about how to negotiate entertainment contracts.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers

This post describes the differences between an Option Agreement and a Shopping Agreement in Film and Television

Post about whether to use an entertainment lawyer or an agent to market film and television projects.

This post is about the relevance of film and television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM (Berlin) in today's changing entertainment

Entertainment attorney, Lindsay Spiller, provides an insider's guide to MIPCOM, the premier global television and media market held annually

Some tips to filmmakers on how to sell your film at the American Film Market

A blog post about the costs of registering an international trademark and tips on saving on that cost

Reasons why an Entertainment Lawyer is essential in an Artist's career