Legal Issues in Film & TV

Discover how to protect your intellectual property, avoid infringement, and navigate industry regulations with confidence. We’ll cover copyright, licensing, and employment laws, including key SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines. Plus, get up to speed on the latest legal issues surrounding the use of generative AI in creative industries. Whether you’re a writer, director, or producer, this session will equip you with the knowledge to safeguard your work and stay compliant with industry standards. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your legal toolkit!

Key Learning Outcomes

For film and TV creators (including writers, directors) to learn:

1. how to protect their copyright interest;
2. how to avoid infringing on other parties’ IP, including copyright and trademark;
3. basic employment regulations covering those who work on film and television productions, including SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines;
4. existing and proposed regulations pertaining to the use of generative AI in creative industries, including provisions in the newest SAG-AFTRA and WGA agreements.

Instructors: VLA Legal Externs

Location: Zoom

Early Bird Discount: This Package ($35) includes all 7 workshops in the Legal Issues Workshop Series. Access here. This sale ends on November 1st.

Membership Discount Code: For members, please contact registrations@vlany.org to receive your discount code, which will allow you to view and purchase the ticket.

Fees:
$5 Students and Artists Over Sixty
$10 VLA Members (Artists and Attorneys)
$15 General Admission

Please note you are not registered until full payment is received.

Webinar Access and Recording: Participants will receive an email in advance with instructions to access. Please note that this is a live webinar. We are unable to distribute a recording of this presentation if you cannot attend. To view VLA’s library of on-demand videos, click here.