Contracts for the Film & Television Industry | 
| Author: Mark Litwak
Publisher: Silman-James Press
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 181411
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd Expanded
Pages: 456
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.4 x 1
ISBN: 1879505460
Dewey Decimal Number: 344.73097
EAN: 9781879505469
ASIN: 1879505460
Publication Date: February 1, 1999
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Product Description
This invaluable collection of sample entertainment contracts and discussions of the terms and concepts contained therein has been expanded in this second edition by the addition of twenty new contracts, bringing the total number of contracts to sixty. Includes contracts covering: depiction -- release, option, purchase; literary submission and sale -- release, option, purchase; artist employment -- writer, director, actor; Collaboration -- writer, joint venture, co-production; music -- television rights license, soundtrack, composer; financing -- finder, limited prospectus; production -- line producer, casting director, crew, services, location; distribution -- theatrical, merchandising -- product release, license; retainer -- agent, attorney; and much more.
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 This is the best book on contracts for film/TV December 22, 1997
29 out of 29 found this review helpful
Mark Litwak's book is by far the best book available on film and television contracts. His book is a no nonsense, thorough guide to the complex world of contractual law for an industry that has a history of taking advantage of those who don't take the time or spend the money to hire good legal representation. He is an advocate for the rights of artists, writers, actors, etc., and his contracts are a good basis for negotiations and deals in the TV/Film industry. Even if you hire your own attorney, this book will help you understand the structure of your deal and alert you to details and potential booby traps in all that fine print. D. Kuspa
A fine and thorough book July 10, 2001
L. S. Slaughter (Chapel Hill, NC)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Litwak provides about as much as a professional could share in this throrough outing. He also shares 'boilerplate' contracts for virtally all key players in a film production. Of course, direct experience is the best teacher, but EVERY neophyte in film or television must own this book, and its a handy reference for seasoned professionals and part-timers.Also check out his companion book, "Dealmaking..." which has priceless cues on what gray areas to avoid in negotiating with lawyers and their clients. Essential for producers, directors, writers and anyone hoping to get financed or paid or both!
 Decent book - no CD January 3, 2007
HeeBee Jack (Redondo Beach, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a good collection of legal contracts for the industry, but it doesn't have a CD-ROM or associated website where you can download the contracts as a starting-point template.
I believe the author is gouging us by forcing us to buy the CD separately. Very cheesy business practice. I hope you have OCR software to scan these pages into your computer.
Irena Tully, Impulse Films & Prestige Entertainment February 9, 2007
Graham Tully
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a useful and inspirational book that explains a variety of legal film production matters and provides drafts of contracts for basically every aspect of film & TV production. And it covers all major players in the colossal process of making a film, helping to make sure that whatever your role in the production is, you understand your rights.
 For those serious about producing June 8, 2007
Power User (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good basic legal information oriented towards the independent feature film producer but useful for anyone who wants to produce film or other distributed video. Won't replace having an attorney but will allow you to do some things by yourself and understand what is going on when you need to hire one. Similar to "The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide" but with enough distinct material (example contracts for instance) to be worth having both.
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