Archives for 2011

Louisiana Ranked #1 State for Film Production

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Dec 21Categories: Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Producing, Television Production, Uncategorized

Congratulations Louisiana – recently ranked #1 State for film production (in the “runaway” from Hollywood category). “The state currently offers motion-picture productions a 30-percent transferable credit on total in-state expenditures,...

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Congratulations to Kacey Arnold!

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Nov 21Categories: Uncategorized

Congratulations to writer/producer/filmmaker and friend, Kacey Arnold, whose courageous documentary is now available through Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/A-Guy-Called-Dad/dp/B005Z5CP8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321910355&sr=8-1 “A Guy Called...

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Top 4 Filmmaker “Must Do” Practices, and Why

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 26Categories: Business Development, Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Music, Music Licensing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

Aspiring filmmakers often let the contract and business details of film production be an afterthought, thinking “that’s not fun. Or creative. And I don’t have the budget for that un-fun, un-creative stuff.  I’m working with...

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My Great Advice… as told by someone else.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Aug 22Categories: Uncategorized

It’s always gratifying to hear the great advice I give to clients repeated by someone else who’s learned the same lessons. Here is a video of Mike Monteiro of Mule Designs, and his lawyer, sharing their experience – advice I’ve...

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Join me at the Screenwriters Network Attorney Panel

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jul 06Categories: Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Entrepreneurs, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

I’m looking forward to being a panelist at the Scriptwriters Network Entertainment Attorney Panel – about the law and business of screenwriting – August 13, 2011, 1PM. Come on out and join us on the Universal Studios Backlot. http://www.scriptwritersnetwork.org/event20110813.html...

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Are You Treating It Like a Business?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jun 08Categories: Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Uncategorized

My legal practice is a mix of business clients and entertainment clients, so I come across many people that are growing their endeavor from an early stage. That early stage is frequently a natural progression from a unique combination of passion, interest...

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Start-up Business Action Item List, from the Kimberly Reid Show

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 23Categories: Uncategorized

Special thanks to Kimberly Reid, of the “Connect with Kimberly Reid” Radio Show (listen live). Kimberly’s radio show focuses Monday through Friday on Relationships, life balance, wellness, money/career, and spirit. She very kindly had...

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I’ll be speaking at the Storywise Seminar, Saturday, 3/19

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 17Categories: Uncategorized

Join me at UCLA Saturday for Screenwriting Instructor Jen Grisanti’s afternoon seminar. I’ll be discussing what to expect once a script sells, but the highlight will be Jen’s class and the panel discussion of accomplished writers! STORYWISE...

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Contracts & Business Needs of Film Production – and why.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 11Categories: Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Novel Writing, Producing, Public Domain, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized

Filmmakers and writers often let the contract and business details be a second – or third or forth priority, which is unfortunate. Neglecting contracts and business formalities may prevent getting investors into a movie, or may cause a host of other...

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The New Year – Company Maintenance for a Better Year

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 18Categories: Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Television Production

With the New Year comes this reminder – it’s time for some Company maintenance. A few simple, but critically important things need to be done for those with businesses. Here is a partial list of critical requirements: 1. All Corporations,...

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