Indie Film Contracts 101: Protecting Your Project from Legal Nightmares
Indie film contracts and legal pitfalls can make or break your project. In this episode, Victoria and Chuck talk with filmmaker and lawyer Ellen Smith about the not-so-glamorous (but absolutely essential) legal side of filmmaking. From actor release forms and image rights to NDAs, SAG vs. non-union contracts, and distribution deals, Ellen breaks down what every filmmaker needs to know before stepping on set—yes, even if you’re an actor.
We cover:
Why bad contracts can sink good films
Common legal mistakes indie filmmakers make (and how to avoid them)
Affordable ways to protect your film…
The skinny
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