Is it allowed to make independent feature films and submit it to various film festivals on f1 student status?

Giving legal advice us beyond the scope of this forum . You should consult with an immigration attorney with experience in the entertainment industry.

I am a lyricist in Georgia. I am under contract with an entity in Nashville, TN. Do I need to be licensed in both states?

I am not clear what you mean by "licensed" in both states. Do you mean having a registered legal entity in both states? You haven't given enough...

Do the original Mississippi Mass Choir from Jackson, Mississippi hold legal rights to the wording Mississippi Mass choir

As stated by my colleagues, you should consult with an entertainment attorney.

I agree with my colleagues. Don't give personal identification information out unless you are OK with them disclosing your association with them,...

I may enter a TV recipe contest.The rules say the show will own copyrights to submitted work.Is this true?Can I get a copyright?

All standard talent releases for television contain this provision. You can try and carve out specific copyrights that you already own (like a...

If a video is combined with a pre-existing musical recording, is the resulting music video a "joint" or "derivative" work?

If you filmed the video without an agreement then you shoul be the sole copyright holder in the video. This alone could possibly entitle you the...

Would this be defamation, What is the laws when it comes to spoofing/parodies

This is a complicated question and the exercise is determining a fair use argument is specific and beyond the scope of this forum. Consult with an...

My band recently recorded an an album.We have not released it yet and have fired the guitarist for conduct detrimental to the ba

As stated by my colleagues, your facts are not expressed clearly. You should consult with an entertainment attorney.

This is a complex question. In fact, I believe that Motorola entered a licensee agreement with Lucas for their cell phone brand with the same name....

I'm writing an autobiography and would like to avoid getting sued.

First of all be aware that anyone can file a lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit has any merrit is a different question altogether. From the few facts...