by Gano Lemoine | Jun 8, 2011 | 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 and skill...
by Gano Lemoine | Mar 11, 2011 | 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 problems...
by Gano Lemoine | Jan 18, 2011 | 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, Companies,...
by Gano Lemoine | Oct 24, 2010 | Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Licensing, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark
Saturday I attended the 2010 USC Institute on Entertainment Law & Business – terrific speakers on the state and future of the industry. The quality of the topics was exceeded only by the high caliber and knowledge of the speakers. Highlights included…...
by Gano Lemoine | Oct 16, 2010 | Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, Life Rights, LLC - Incorporation, Music Licensing, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Producing, Public Domain, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production, Trademark, Uncategorized
My interview with screenwriting teacher and consultant Pilar Alessandra is now up and available! Our wide ranging conversation was focused on Legal and Business Do’s and Don’ts for screenwriters, and covered many hypotheticals and real world, practical...
by Gano Lemoine | Sep 10, 2010 | Copyright, Film Producing, Filmmakers, LLC - Incorporation, Music Licensing, Novel Writing, Privacy Rights, Producing, Publicity Rights, Screenwriting, Television Production
Before you start – or have someone else start – filming, or writing, or composing, or doing whatever creative thing that’s being contemplated – get the necessary contracts drafted and signed! At first blush, this advice may seem elementary and...