What do i need to be careful.

This sounds like a scam - at best. Collect all of the correspondence and information sent by this person and take it to Consumer Affairs. Hold...

Do I need an entertainment lawyer?

Speak with an entertainment professional about the contribution you'd like to make to the film. The production company could be interested in your...

It depends on the attorney's hourly rate and whether he or she does such work on a flat rate basis. The Agreement you describe (if typical) would...

Do I setup a publishing company or record label?

Your questions has both entertainment law and business law components. It is possible to set up a business that serves all three functions....

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I want to pitch a spin-off starring a character from an old show. Viacom owns the character. How can I pitch the spin-off?

You can try to submit it directly to Viacom. They will have you sign a Submission Agreement stating that they already had a similar idea and that...

What's the best way to protect myself as a writer/filmmaker?

So, your issues are that: (1) you have not been able to secure a agent or manager and (2) you're worried that if you do, they will scam you. Your...

I have not been paid in 4 months. Now I am told I will only be paid a commission on the profit when the project is finished.

Oral agreements are enforceable in the State of California. Have an attorney review any correspondence between yourself and the adverse party, as...

Depending on the type of Agreement, it usually takes between and hour and two hours to review and agreement. Attorneys rates vary. You can use...

Can I or do I have any legal options/actions my issue is film credit 'error' to signed Deal Memo?

Most deal memos protect the producer with a clause stating that no error in credits will be deemed material and/or that if credits are not...

Effectiveness of Non-Disparage Agreements (Television Entertainment Business)

First, you do not state which party (you, the employer, or both) are bound by the "non-disparage" clause of the agreement. Second, deciding...

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