Contracts can be long, and sometimes daunting, documents to wade through. However, they are essential for protecting your rights and interests when making your film. This class will go over 10 important things to look out for when entering an agreement, so that you can ensure that both you and your creative work are adequately protected. Topics to be covered include: contract formalities, negotiating payment and credit terms, termination, and boilerplate language.
Continuing Legal Education:
This program provides 1 Professional Skills CLE credit, approved for Non-Transitional and Transitional Attorneys.
Instructor:
Emma E. Frean, Esq
Associate Director of Legal Services @ Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Emma is the Associate Director of Legal Services at VLA. In this role, she advises artists and arts organizations on issues related to contracts, intellectual property, and litigation pending in both federal and state courts. In addition, Emma oversees all aspects of client intake and case placement with pro bono counsel. Emma is a frequent speaker on entertainment-related legal issues and she has presented at Columbia University, Cornell Law School, Cardozo School of Law, Freelancers Union, Nitehawk Shorts Festival, TIDE Film Festival, and the “Made in New York” Post-Production Training Program run through the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment. She is also the clinical supervisor for law students enrolled in the Columbia Law School Arts & Entertainment Law Externship and the Cardozo School of Law Visual & Performing Arts Clinic.