Course details
This one-day seminar covers common legal issues facing filmmakers when producing a film, television programme or other audio-visual work. Taught by a practising barrister, the course covers a range of topics including copyright, clearances, employment law and more.
Course Content:
- How to set up a production company
- Copyright – how it operates, why it is relevant and exemptions
- Trade marks/brands – the legal rules in relation to reproducing trademarks and brands in audio-visual works
- Clearances and releases – music, film footage, locations, interviews and performances.
- Common types of contracts used by filmmakers including option agreements, co-production agreements and distribution agreements.
- Essential elements in legally binding contracts
- Employing employees and engaging freelancers
- Introduction to basic taxation issues for filmmakers
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About Filmbase
Filmbase is a members-led organisation and has over 1000 active members. Filmbase members include emerging and established filmmakers, production companies, film artists, designers and anyone else with an interest in film. It’s easy to join and offers a whole host of great benefits, all you need to do is to fill in their membership form and pay a small annual fee. For a full list of the benefits check out theFilmbase Membership page.
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