Legal Issues in Documentary Filmmaking
NY, United StatesLocation: Zoom Webinar Documentary filmmakers often create films with the goal of revealing the truth about a specific subject matter—from the life of a celebrity
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Location: Zoom Webinar Documentary filmmakers often create films with the goal of revealing the truth about a specific subject matter—from the life of a celebrity
Location: Zoom Webinar This class will provide an overview of common legal issues in the music recording industry. Together, we will dive into the basics
Location: Zoom Webinar In recent years, freelancing has gained popularity within the arts industry. And while the freelance market allows for increased job flexibility and
Location: Zoom Webinar Have you ever thought of starting a podcast but found yourself overwhelmed by the intricacies of starting a creative venture? Join us
Location: Zoom Webinar Filmmakers are particularly vulnerable to legal pitfalls during the creative process that can stop their work from being shared, but there are
Location: Zoom Webinar What makes street art authorized/legal? Who owns street art? How can street artists protect their creative works? While the transient medium of
Location: Online We invite you to join us for a special opportunity to hear from Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Britt Burner, who will
Location: Zoom Are you an artist concerned or curious as to what rights you have after your work has been sold or changed ownership? The
Location: Zoom With tattoos rising in popularity and as the internet has made sharing designs easier than ever, many concerns have come up in the
Location: Zoom In an era where online reputation plays a pivotal role in personal and professional success, understanding the legal nuances and strategies to protect
Location: Zoom Navigating jobs as a freelancer or employer of freelancers can be challenging. This class discusses the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, the Legal Wage
Location: Zoom This webinar provides valuable information about using online crowdfunding to finance a project! This program is helpful for learning what online crowdfunding is,
Location: Zoom “Fashion sounds cool, but what about fashion law?” This workshop will introduce you to key legal issues affecting the fashion industry. Primarily, fashion
Location: Zoom As conversations on diversity and inclusion become more common, talent agents and personal managers have to adapt to modernize their services in response
Location: Zoom What happens to your creative work when you post it on social media? This workshop will give an overview of relevant law for
Location: Zoom We invite you to join us for an informative discussion on legal issues related to street photography in New York. Key topics to
Location: Zoom Did you know that as an artist you may have rights in your work that continue even after the work is sold? With
Location: Zoom Webinar Have you ever wondered about the intellectual property implications for Artificial Intelligence? Learn the fundamentals of how this emerging technology interacts with
Location: Zoom Webinar Knowing how to navigate the layers of rights clearances will ensure your content is free and clear to be exploited in a
Location: Online We invite you to join us for a special opportunity to hear from Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney Britt Burner, who will
Location: Zoom The Copyright Claims Board (CCB) is an alternative forum to federal court to resolve copyright disputes involving damages up to $30,000. The CCB
Location: Zoom Webinar Do you have questions about copyright? You're not alone. As an artist, it is essential for you to understand your rights in
Location: Zoom This workshop will provide an overview of legal issues in the fashion industry, including design protection and enforcement, commercial operations and agreements, and
Location: Zoom Artists thrive through freedom of artistic expression. However, social media platforms often censor materials such as nudity based on the platforms' community guidelines.