Introduction to the dealmaking process -- The new landscape -- Rights and acquisitions agreements -- Feature writer employment deals -- Television writer/producer agreements -- Feature film and television director agreements -- Film producers -- Feature actor agreements -- Television actor deals -- Crew (below-the-line) agreements -- Net profits -- The basics of copyright law -- Reality television -- Digital content deals.
Summary:
"The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, agents, and others as they try to navigate through the maze of legal details. This invaluable reference presents the interests of talent as well as the point of view of creative executives, producers, entertainment attorneys, agents and managers, and major guilds--making clear the role that each plays in the dealmaking process. Readers will find expert insights to talent and production deals for television, feature film, video, and the Internet, as well as an in-depth overview of net profits and other forms of contingent compensation. Hollywood Dealmaking, Third Edition, also addresses digital and new platforms, changes resulting from new union agreements, and the evolution in feature film back-end (profit participation) deals"-- Provided by publisher.
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