Spiller Law Business and Entertainment Law Blog

This article explores the good, the bad and the ugly surrounding the possible state of the independent film industry in 2025.

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

California's New AI Law's impact on Independent Filmmakers

An independent filmmaker's guide to film financing.

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

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

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

Describes how a Film Producer's Representative can help a film production from development to distribution.

Interview with Film/TV insurance broker Marc Spivey about the types of insurance needed in film production.

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

It appears that, provided some requirements are met, Section 4 of AB 5 may permit film producers to classify workers as contractors.

Employees or Contractors? The Impossible Task of complying with California's AB 5 Independent Contractor Law

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

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

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