Introduction Music is a powerful storytelling tool since it has the ability to convey and heighten the emotion in a scene. Nonetheless, independent film makers, generally out of necessity, under budget for it. Worse even, they spend the money they did budget, on dealing with unforeseen expenses associated with the production or post-production process. Filmmakers…
Introduction Success in the Entertainment Industry requires more than just talent. It, also, requires good Karma , well 1 directed intention, goodwill, and a little bit of luck. The practice and business of law, and my lifelong study of metaphysics, have taught me how to create what I desire while avoiding self-sabotage and all-around bad…
Just about every writer and producer I know or represent is concerned that their ideas will be stolen by some unethical and unscrupulous producer, production company, studio executive or competitor. As such, this article is meant to educate writers and producers regarding the protection of their ideas, treatments, and screenplays. [Read Article]
Most filmmakers appreciate the importance of the film score, but their method of budgeting time and money often makes it difficult, if not impossible for the composer to do the best job possible. Composers are generally hired during post-production, a hectic time when the composer is given a very short time to create a “masterpiece.”…
Many people are under the mistaken impression that oral contracts are not binding. Hollywood would come to a standstill if that were the case, since it takes attorneys weeks, if not months, to negotiate the language eventually committed to a written contract. People have been led to believe that oral contracts do not exist because such…
The literary option and purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) gives a producer, production company or studio the right to shop, package, set up, or produce a film based upon the screenplay or book (the “literary property”) that is the subject matter of the Agreement. As such, the Agreement is one of the most crucial legal documents…
You have written or optioned a script that you want to produce. You just know it has blockbuster potential. Lack of financing for your film is the only obstacle in the way of your box office success. So, what are you waiting for — get the film financed! One of the most, if not the…
