Lights, Camera, Action! Motion Picture Production Resource Kit

Review a collection of resources for counsel representing producers and talent in a wide range of matters related to the production of a film. Read practice notes on common entertainment law issues, review templates for production counsel, and explore a variety of contract clauses for customizing production-related agreements.

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• Film Financing Overview
  Learn how motion pictures are financed, including studio financing, pre-sale bank loans, tax and in-kind incentives, and public and private offerings.

• Loan-Out Companies in the Entertainment Industry
  Read this practice note explaining loan-out companies used by actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, and other talent in the entertainment industry. The note discusses loan-out company formation and structure, the advantages and disadvantages of using loan-outs, how loan-outs are used by talent, and recent developments and trends of which counsel should be aware when considering creating a loan-out company.

• Performer Agreement (Independent Production Company) (Loan-Out)
  Peruse this template agreement used to engage a loan-out company for the services of a union performer in an independent motion picture.

• First Look Agreement (Director) (Motion Picture)
  Review a “First Look” agreement providing a production company the first opportunity to review a director’s proposed theatrical motion picture projects.

• Composer Agreement (License) / Composer Agreement (Work for Hire)
  Use these composer agreements to procure music for a motion picture. In one version, the music will be written and recorded for the film and the composer will remain the copyright owner of all rights in the work. In the second version, a commissioning producer will be the owner of all rights in the work.

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