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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.
Revenue Splits for Filmmakers: Producers, Directors, Writers, and Co-Producers
How to structure a fair revenue split, common split disputes, how deferred compensation works, and what happens when a film sells for more or less than expected. Includes a model split sheet for a 5-person creative team.
Film Royalties: How They're Calculated, Who Gets Paid, and When
Covers gross vs. net royalties, participation tiers, how WGA and SAG residuals interact with producer royalties, and how to model different revenue scenarios with the royalty calculator.
Film Distribution Deals Explained: What Every Clause Actually Means
A clause-by-clause breakdown of a standard distribution agreement -- gross vs. net, MG vs. advance, expense caps, territory splits, delivery requirements, and reversion rights. The reference guide for every deal question.