Offers and acceptances, or did you make a deal of not? -- Four other requirements for valid contracts, and three reasons why a contract is invalid -- An introduction to negotiating -- Stage productions -- Film -- Television, commercials, and new media -- An introduction to actors' unions -- Eligibility rules and requirements -- Agency law for actors -- Managers and management contracts -- Talent agents and talent agency contracts -- Attorneys and retainer agreements -- Landlord-tenant law -- Employment law for actors -- Business organizations, or why you don't want a sole proprietorship or partnership -- Business organizations, or why you want a corporation or limited liability company -- Copyright law for actors -- Trademark law for actors -- Don't get sued, or how to avoid committing torts -- Get it in writing! Contracts you will need when producing -- Get it in writing! Cast and crew contracts -- Get it in writing! Using music in your project.
Summary:
"Everyday Law for Actors is a resource and reference book, providing both professional working actors, and those who aspire to be, with clear, easy-to-read information about the everyday laws they need to know"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.