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What If Your Film Sales Agent Goes Out of Business?
A recovery guide for filmmakers whose sales agent closes, covering rights, unpaid MGs, sub-distribution deals, collection accounts, and new representation.
SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget vs. Moderate Low Budget: Which Agreement Fits Your Film?
A side-by-side comparison of the SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget and Moderate Low Budget agreements, covering budget thresholds, 2026 scale rates, pension and health contributions, 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.