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Reminder to Seattle Area Writers & Film/TV Producers – NWSG Event Tomorrow.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: May 14Categories: Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production

On Saturday, May 15, the Northwest Screenwriters Guild presents an informative and thought-provoking two-part session with veteran Hollywood television writers and producers Patric M. Verrone (also the immediate past president of the WGA West), and Maiya...

Conversations with Artists, a documentary by Dr. Vince Morelli.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: May 12Categories: Uncategorized

Congratulations to my longtime friend, Dr. Vince Morelli, on his new documentary, “Conversations with Artists.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbaMjbHH7vc This is Dr. Vince’s second feature length documentary, and it’s been accepted...

NWSG to host veteran TV writers & producers, Patric Verrone & Maiya Williams, May 15th

Author: Gano LemoineOn: May 06Categories: Film Producing, Filmmakers, Producing, Screenwriting, Television Production, Uncategorized

Why you need an LLC for your indie film.

Author: Gano LemoineOn: May 05Categories: Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Uncategorized

Indie filmmakers often produce film projects “naked” – that is, without the benefit of corporate protections or insurance that covers their activities on a project. When discussing such “naked productions,” filmmakers often...

Life Rights, Privacy Rights and the Right of Publicity

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Apr 19Categories: Life Rights, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting

A question I’m often asked is whether a writer or filmmaker needs to purchase the “life rights” for a story waiting to be told. This question comes up when someone wants to tell a story involving real life events, and therefore involving...

Washington Filmworks Event – “Pulling Focus – A Clear Picture of Today’s Film Industry”

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Apr 05Categories: Uncategorized

Reminder to the Seattle screenwriting and filmmaking community about the Washington Filmworks event tomorrow – hope to see you there. The event: “Pulling Focus: A Clear Picture of Todayâ€™s Film Industry” http://www.washingtonfilmworks.org/index.php/News/Events/...

What is an “option” of a script or novel?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 21Categories: Uncategorized

When screenwriters and filmmakers come together, great ideas are shared. Often the writer has a script that the filmmaker wants to make. A literary “option” is the natural progression. An option is an agreement that grants the filmmaker, producer,...

How much does an entertainment lawyer cost?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Mar 09Categories: Uncategorized

That depends on the services you’re procuring… After my last post encouraging creative professionals to involve an entertainment attorney early in their projects, I’ve received inquiries and comments about “cost” being the...

When do I need to involve an Entertainment Attorney?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Feb 25Categories: 1

In gatherings of writers and filmmakers I often hear “I have a project in the works and have been thinking I might need to involve an entertainment attorney. When should I do that?” Often the unfortunate answer is “months ago.”...

Pre-Pitch Hold Harmless Agreement – A License to Steal?

Author: Gano LemoineOn: Jan 21Categories: 1

I recently received a question about a producer requiring a “Hold Harmless Agreement” or similar “Release” before accepting a script or agreeing to hear a writer’s story pitch. The question was whether this was a legitimate...