The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew
30 August, 2024 • Grant PattenImage credit: Shutterstock In filmmaking, obtaining media releases (also known as talent releases or actor releases) from the cast and above-the-line crew (i.e., creative personnel) is important for several reasons: **Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. ...
How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed?
29 May, 2023 • Dave SternHow does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production? Dave Stern: It’s really a question of risk. The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (i.e....
The Evolution of Clearances for Animated Programming
1 February, 2023 • Krista JohnstonUnlike some live-action shows, animated TV isn't just limited to a television screen. It branches into other areas such as merchandise, spin-off series, toys, apps and games, clothes, lunchboxes, online website content, YouTube videos, etc. Having DVDs, books, branded clothing and toys can ensure an animated program’s ...
Why do fictional character names need to be researched?
3 October, 2022 • Nathaniel LymanIn a scripted context, it is an important step for there to be a script report that is ordered. This is a research document done by a separate research company and they will take the proper names used in the script (full character names with first and last names), proper names of fictitious businesses or organizations ...
Does the film insurance clearance lawyer ever work with the film production art department?
29 September, 2022 • Nathaniel LymanI always advise clients to work with the art department and the production designer in the lead-up to the shoot. Oftentimes, there are props, set dec, or other items that make it onto the frame that contain copyrighted works or have trademarks. Or products could be used in a way that the owner of those products did not...
How can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?
20 September, 2022 • Doran ChandlerHow can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright? A lawyer explains. It happens more often than you might expect: a producer completes a film, locks picture, makes a sale, and then drops by our law office to inquire about “clearing” the film for Errors & Omissions insurance coverage. ...
Producer’s E&O: Contact a clearance lawyer early to avoid problems!
17 February, 2021 • Heather Watt and Lori MassiniSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1484401412, Shutterstock Film Producer’s E&O Insurance: Contact a clearance lawyer early to avoid problems during your shoot Guest blog post by Producer Essentials As production counsel – the lawyer for the producer or production company that is creating a film or show – we are ...
Script Clearance and Title Search Report Cost
20 January, 2020 • Anne Marie MurphySCRIPT CLEARANCE REPORT COST Script clearance reports give you a detailed list of all the story elements in your project that might cause problems in any of these categories: copyright infringement trademark infringement defamation invasion of privacy right of publicity story rights issues A "clearance" or "script clea...
Why Does a Film Producer Need E&O Insurance?
3 January, 2020 • Remy KhouzamWhy is E&O necessary from a legal perspective? E&O insurance film | errors and omissions insurance film: Remy Khouzam (Lawyer): The reality of the North American market, at the very least, is that E&O insurance is required and producers must obtain it because broadcasters, distributors, public sector financ...
E&O: Are There Different Things Needed for a Documentary vs. a Drama?
16 December, 2019 • Remy KhouzamRemy Khouzam (Lawyer): From an errors and omissions (E&O) perspective, you have to look at the project based on what challenges it presents. So, a documentary will have different legal concerns than a drama. E&O Insurance and Documentaries For documentary, we’ll mostly be looking at privacy issues, potential de...
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