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Documentary Filmmaker/Production Agreements

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Our Filmmaker/Production Agreements, which includes the Documentary Filmmaker Package and the Reality TV, Digital Project, and Online Content Creator Package, will give you a great start at protecting your production. I have drafted the agreements in the packages based on my experience in the film and TV industry.

It is essential to know all of the potential areas that your project may encounter. One or more of the following can apply to any audiovisual production: structuring financing, executing script options or making acquisition deals, protecting intellectual property, reviewing screenplays for potential legal issues, clearing rights, drafting agreements for talent, crew, location, equipment, props, or other miscellaneous matters, reviewing rough cuts to identify potential legal issues, drafting opinion letters for errors and omissions insurance, negotiating distribution agreements, and monitoring contractual obligations.

I have served (IMDB) as legal counsel on projects for close to 20 years. Much of my experience has been servicing as Production Counsel to documentary filmmakers, reality TV producers, digital projects, and online content creators. I have also taught legal affairs to aspiring producers at New York Film Academy.

If you are looking for more information on the industry, check out some of our most popular film/tv-related posts. If a topic sounds interesting, take a look:

How To Register Your Script With The WGA

The Definitive Guide Independent Film Financing 

Your Guide To The Fair Use Doctrine

Jason Brubaker From Filmmaking Stuff Teaches You How To Make, Market And Sell Your Film

How to Come Up With The Perfect Hollywood Pitch – With Stephanie Palmer

TESTIMONIALS

What can I say about Richard other than he is an awesome guy and truly a pleasure to work with. I’ve known Richard for a few years and he is my “GUY TO TURN TO” for all things entertainment law. I’ve worked with him on reality tv show deals and other entertainment projects. He is one of the most honest and reliable lawyers I have ever had a chance to work with”

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– Jasmine Diaz – Celebrity Matchmaker/Show Broker

ENTREPRENEURS

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ENTREPRENEURS ROCK!

 

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We inform entrepreneurs about business need-to-know topics, such as forming an entity, copyright/trademark registration, securing domain names, fundraising, and handling contracts. Since this site focuses on entrepreneurs that operate in innovative industries, we put more of an emphasis on complex intellectual property issues, creative dealmaking, and addressing the ongoing effort of maintaining a vibrant digital presence.

The content on this site will discuss those unique issues – what I have seen work and how to avoid common pitfalls.

If you are looking to follow industry trends more frequently follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Linkedin and/or Facebook.

 

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“I have worked in the entertainment industry for years and there is so much misinformation out there. Its nice to know I can count on Richard to give me the truth on what I need to know.”

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– Monica Busby – eCommerce Entrepreneur (CEO/Founder of eCommerce Kids, LLC)

BRAND/SOCIAL MEDIA AGREEMENTS

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Your brand is the most important asset of your business, so it is critical that you memorialize your relationship with social media influencers in an agreement.

We have sold hundreds of agreement packages since our launch in 2015 and received rave reviews from purchasers. Our newly revised Brand/Social Media Agreement Package will help you properly engage social media influencers for campaigns, promote and place your products, create original content from your live streaming events, and protect your brand.

If you are interested in additional information on brand protection, check out some of our popular brand-related posts:

How To Protect Your Online Brand with UDRP Proceedings

Branding Expert Isha Edwards Shows You How To Build Your Entertainment Brand

Protecting Your Trademark In a TTAB Proceeding

How To Trademark Your Entertainment Name

 

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“There is nothing more important in business than having legal counsel that you can TRUST!

I’ve known Attorney Richard Jefferson since 2008 through mutual exchanges in the music industry. As a result of those exchanges, I retained his counsel for brand protection and trademark services. With each request, Attorney Jefferson demonstrated tact and provided accurate counsel to ensure success.

Attorney Jefferson is attentive and detailed in his approach. His insightful counsel is centered on saving clients time and money (long-term), which are two things entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders welcome and appreciate.”

Isha Edwards – Brand Marketing Consultant/Business Instructor, EPiC Measures, LLC