Entertainment Law for Producers
X34.9136
/ $995
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education:
Film, Video and Broadcasting
Established or aspiring film and television producers develop familiarity with entertainment law's contracts and legal principles, and learn how to find and effectively work with an attorney to safeguard interests. Understand the basics of contract law and intellectual property law, including copyrights and trademarks. Topics include common provisions of entertainment contracts, litigation and arbitration, acquisition of rights, best practices in negotiation, dealmaking, shopping, and protecting your project. Finally, review financing, distribution agreements, development deals, production contracts, merchandising, and retainer and agency agreements.
This course is applicable toward:
Related Subject Areas: Entertainment Management, Producing, Law, Media Studies, Film Industry
Course Materials
Section 1
Wednesday 6:45pm-9:30pm
February 3 - May 5
13 Sessions
Instructor:
Howard Leib
Location: Washington Square
