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Articles on legal/contracts for writers and filmmakers

The art of ‘copyrights’ and Unions

Wed, Jun 9 2010
Also in: Acting, Filmmaking, Modeling, Resources

There are many filmmakers that are unaware despite their best intentions of the various licenses needed to have soundtracks playing in their movies. Whether you have a short film you intend to sell, or a documentary you want to find a distributor for, it is essential that you have all the rights cleared

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First Things First: Why You Should Always Enter Into A Collaboration Agreement

Mon, Jan 4 2010
Also in: Attorneys, Blogs, Jesse Rosenblatt, Jesse Rosenblatt, Panel, Resources, Screenwriting

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen someone in a legal mess because they didn’t enter into a collaboration agreement before starting their project

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Seeking The Magic Number

Mon, Jan 4 2010
Also in: Attorneys, Blogs, Jesse Rosenblatt, Jesse Rosenblatt, Panel, Resources, Screenwriting

A burning question on any first time writer’s mind is – “How much will I get paid for my feature film screenplay sale?”

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