Synopses & Reviews
The entertainment business is a most democratic field, offering success to anyone who has the talent, ability, and drive to master their art. But in order to achieve this goal, an individual must also possess knowledge, particularly in the area of contracts and agreements. This work represents a comprehensive overview of the procedures, timing, and agreements used in the motion picture, television, and video industries, and provides model contracts and explanations as to why specific clauses are employed and what the mutual benefits of each may be.
The work presents the major contracts utilized in the show business industry in a manner that is readable and understandable to artists, producers, writers, directors, and other members of the entertainment community. Peter Muller breaks the contracts down to their essential elements, and offers detailed accounts of their legal implications for both parties involved. Among the contracts and agreements examined are the personal manager, agent, actor, director, and screen writer agreements; the motion picture distribution agreement; pay-per-view; licensing feature films for television syndication; international coproductions; home video license agreements; endorsements; and independent production financing. This hands-on guide to show business law will prove to be a valuable addition to public, academic, and law libraries, as well as a useful reference tool for literary and talent agencies, entertainment companies, and individuals in the entertainment industry.
Synopsis
The model contracts and explanations of specific contract clauses provided in this hands-on guide to the contracts used in show business make this a valuable reference tool for literary and talent agencies, entertainment companies, and individuals in the entertainment industry.
Synopsis
This comprehensive work provides a thorough discussion of the procedures, timing, and agreements used in the motion picture, television, and video industries. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book functions as a hands-on guide to the contracts used in show business, providing model contracts and explaining why specific clauses are employed and what the mutual benefits of each may be. Among the topics covered are the personal manager, agent, actor, director, and screen writer agreements; worldwide motion picture distribution and licensing for television; pay-per-view and home video; and endorsements.
Synopsis
lanations of specific contract clauses provided in this hands-on guide to the contracts used in show business make this a valuable reference tool for literary and talent agencies, entertainment companies, and individuals in the entertainment industry.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [257]-258) and index.
About the Author
PETER MULLER is an attorney in the entertainment industry. He is President of M.E.G., an entertainment company, the past President of ACA Joe, and has extensive experience in the business of motion picture production.