The Stalled Barbie Sequel Is a Contract Problem, Not a Creative One. Here Is What It Teaches Independent Filmmakers.
The Barbie sequel is reportedly stalled over deals that were never made at the start. Here is what independent filmmakers can learn about their own first deal.
Who Gets to Say Yes: Digital Replica Rights and the Contracts That Protect Your Work
When a voice or likeness can be recreated by a machine, who has the right to say yes? A plain guide to the NO FAKES Act, California's new rules, and the contract language that actually protects independent productions and creators.
Your Film Is Finished. Can You Actually Sell It?
Your film is done and a distributor is interested. The paperwork you skipped in preproduction is now the only thing standing between you and your check.