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When to Walk Away from a Distribution Deal (And What to Do Instead)
Covers the specific contractual terms, financial structures, and market conditions that justify rejecting or exiting a distribution deal -- including how to evaluate minimum guarantee amounts, rights reversion clauses, and the alternative paths available when a deal is not worth taking.
What Happens to Your Film If Your Sales Agent Goes Out of Business?
Covers the legal and practical implications when a film's international sales agent closes, folds, or becomes insolvent -- including how to recover your rights, what happens to existing sub-distribution deals, and how to reposition the film for new representation.
SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget vs. Modified Low Budget: Which Agreement Fits Your Film?
A side-by-side comparison of the SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget and Modified Low Budget agreements, covering budget thresholds, scale rates, pension and health obligations, residual structures, and the practical casting implications for indie productions.
Film Co-Production Agreements: How to Structure a Deal That Protects Everyone
Covers the legal and financial mechanics of co-production agreements -- IP ownership, territory splits, credit allocation, budget contribution ratios, and how treaty co-productions work. Includes a model term sheet.
Film Contracts 101: What Indie Filmmakers Need to Know Before Signing Anything
A plain-language explanation of the most common film contracts -- crew deal memos, location agreements, distribution contracts, and co-production agreements -- with the key clauses to check in each.