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Navigating the SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike as an Independent Filmmaker: Understanding Your Options

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

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The 10 Essential Provisions in a Film Distribution Agreement: A Guide for the Smart Film Producer

The ten essential provisions in a film distribution agreement

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The Transformation of Film Distribution: Insights from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival

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 An Entertainment Contract

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

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The Differences Between an Option Agreement and a Shopping Agreement 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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Should I use an Agent or an Entertainment Lawyer when selling my Film or Television Project?

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

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How to market your film at the European Film Market and enjoy what Berlin offers

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 television markets like Cannes, MIPCOM, AFM, and EFM 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 to sell your film at Cannes and AFM -- Interview with Michael Hayes of Prolific Pictures

Michael Hayes explains how to film producers can work with their sales agents to get the best results with their film.

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Cannes Film Festival 2018

San Francisco-based film, music, and entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller takes you on a video tour of the Cannes film festival.

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Why Independent Film Producers need Business Plans: An interview with Louise Levinson

Expert film business plan advisor, Louise Levinson, gives reasons why a business plan is essential to a successful independent film project.

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Sales Agents' advice to Filmmakers

San Francisco-based entertainment lawyer, Lindsay Spiller, interviews film sales agents at Cannes about advice for film producers.

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