by Gano Lemoine | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recently someone asked – in reference to “runaway” productions – productions leaving California for other U.S. states, or even other countries, “why should the government spend money on movies and tv productions?” To clarify,...
by Gano Lemoine | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Special thanks to Christopher Zara of the International Business Times for quoting me in his article about the sitcom “Three’s Company,” and the debate over Fair Use to copyright infringement. \”Three\’s Company\” – Sitcom as...
by Gano Lemoine | Apr 11, 2012 | Copyright, Corporate Formalities, Fair Use, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark
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 my friends… it’ll all be...
by Gano Lemoine | Jan 23, 2012 | Film Producing, Filmmakers, Music, Music Business, Music Licensing, Music Publishing, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production
Congratulations to film composer and client, Jonathan Hartman, on completing the original score to the psychologial thriller, “The Employer,” staring Malcolm McDowell. Listen to Jonathan’s original score to “The Employer” here, or go to...
by Gano Lemoine | Jan 9, 2012 | Business Development, Corporate Formalities, Corporate Governance, Entrepreneurs, LLC - Incorporation, Music Business, Producing, Uncategorized
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....
by Gano Lemoine | Dec 21, 2011 | 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, with no...
by Gano Lemoine | Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to writer/producer/filmmaker and friend, Kacey Arnold, whose courageous documentary is now available through Amazon. “A Guy Called Dad” provides an intimate look at schizophrenia through Kacey’s experience with her schizophrenic...
by Gano Lemoine | Aug 26, 2011 | 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 my friends… it’ll all be...
by Gano Lemoine | Aug 22, 2011 | 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 given to...
by Gano Lemoine | Jul 6, 2011 | 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....