Product Description

Dealmaking is the first self-defense book for everyone working in the film and television industry, Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, it is a fascinating, highly accessible and practical guide to current entertainment laws peculiarities and "creative" practices. Armed with this book, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees as they navigate the entertainment business's shark-infested waters. Whether you are a professional or wannabe producer, writer, director, or actor, Litwak can help you make the most of your business dealings while steering you clear of contractual traps.

The second edition of this popular book contains hundreds of updates and revisions of the first edition and includes two new chapters: Legal Remedies and Retaining Attorneys, Agents, and Managers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #216990 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 396 pages

About the Author
Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney known for aggressively representing independent filmmakers and writers. As a professor of entertainment and copyright law, he has taught at UCLA, Loyola Law School, and the University of West Los Angeles and presented lectured for the American Bar Association, the American Film Institute, Columbia University, NYU, USC, the New School for Social Research, the Toronto Film Festival, San Francisco State University, and the Royal College of Art in London. In addition to Dealmaking, he is the author of the books Contracts for the Film and Entertainment Industry, Reel Power, and Courtroom Crusaders."

Customer Reviews

Irena Tully "Impulse Productions"
This book is invaluable to anyone embarking on a filmmaking venture, as it provides a clear understanding of and essential guidance to entertainment dealmaking. It initially saves producers a lot of money in legal fees and it's also essential for writers, directors and actors since it covers all aspects of the film and television industry. It offers a myriad of detailed sample contracts and litigations, and spans subjects from copyright, purchasing rights, depiction & location releases, protection of titles, employment contracts, hiring crews, casting sessions, soundtracks & music rights, distribution agreements, trademarks, right of privacy, constitutional limitations, defences & privileges, remedies and basically every important attribute from early deal negotiations to final agreements. www.impulsefilms.com

Useful Book
This book is a handy reference for business and legal users. The text strikes a good balance between being useful as an informational reference and being overly encyclopedic. The forms reflect many good contracting practices. www.ambroziaklaw.com.

Excellent resource
Comprehensive and a terrific resource. The goal is not to use the book instead of legal advice, but it is a terrific starting point.