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What are Transferable Film Tax Credits?
Transferable film tax credits (also known as film tax incentives) are a form of government incentive provided to encourage film production.
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California's New AI Laws and Independent Film
California's New AI Law's impact on Independent Filmmakers
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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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Opportunities and Challenges Posed by AI and ChatGPT for Modern Creators
This post discusses the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and Chat GPT for Modern Creators
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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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A Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers
A Step-By-Step Guide to Music Licensing for Independent Filmmakers
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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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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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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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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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Is a "loan-out" LLC or Corporation exempted from California's AB 5 law?
It appears that, provided some requirements are met, Section 4 of AB 5 may permit film producers to classify workers as contractors.
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AB5 - Film Producers face the challenge of complying with California's Independent Contractor Law
Employees or Contractors? The Impossible Task of complying with California's AB 5 Independent Contractor Law
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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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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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