Legal FAQ: When production of a documentary is just getting off the ground, filmmakers have an opportunity to memorialize the terms of relationships with investors, employees for hire, and co-producers, among others. Not taking the time and trouble to do so can make life difficult later.
Legal FAQ
Long-term success in documentary-making is best supported by a good grasp of legal basics. This Legal Q&A answers one question: What are some of the
The First Amendment forbids laws that abridge freedom of the press. For this reason, federal, state and local law in the US can't compel a journalist
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini To generate income and engage new audiences, documentary producers are increasingly turning to educational
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini Archive agreements have much in common with every other legally-binding license. They must identify the
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini Lawyers from Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo answer frequently asked legal questions by documentary
By Steven Beer, Jake Levy and Neil Rosini As attorneys at the New York City-based law firm of Franklin, Weinrib, Rudell & Vassallo, we work
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