Hollywood Dealmaking
Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media (Third Edition)
Dina Appleton, Daniel Yankelevits
- 408 Pages
- July 17, 2018
- ISBN: 9781621536598
Description
"I wish I could have had this book when I was starting out in the business. An invaluable reference work." —Alan Poul, producer, Westworld
The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, agents, and others as they try to navigate through the maze of legal details. This invaluable reference presents the interests of talent as well as the point of view of creative executives, producers, entertainment attorneys, agents and managers, and major guilds—making clear the role that each plays in the dealmaking process. Readers will find expert insights to talent and production deals for television, feature film, video, and the Internet, as well as an in-depth overview of net profits and other forms of contingent compensation. Hollywood Dealmaking, Third Edition, also addresses digital and new platforms, changes resulting from new union agreements, and the evolution in feature film back-end (profit participation) deals. In addition, this comprehensive guide includes:
- Explanations of employment deals
- Details of rights acquisition
- Basics of copyright law
- Sample contracts and forms
- Glossary of industry lingo and terminology
- And much more!
Authors
Daniel Yankelevits is Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at Sony Pictures Television. He serves on the planning committee of the USC Institute of Entertainment Law and Business and teaches a course at the USC Gould School of Law entitled "Entertainment Law & Industry." Daniel is a graduate of Harvard Law School and resides in Los Angeles, California.
Reviews
“Hollywood Dealmaking is a clear, concise, and comprehensive look at how deals are made in our business. Because of this book, I have become more informed about what questions to ask and what to expect or demand in my own deals.” —Larry Trilling, television writer and executive producer, Goliath, Parenthood, and Alias
“. . . provides a quick understanding of everything one needs to know to negotiate Hollywood talent agreements.” —Gavin Polone, motion picture and television producer, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Gilmore Girls, Zombieland
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