Contracts for the Film & Television Industry

by Mark Litwak

Book Overview

A collection of sample entertainment contracts along with discussions of the concepts and terms contained therein. It contains 62 contracts covering: depiction and copyright release; literary... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1879505460
• ISBN13: 9781879505469
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Silman-James Press
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Great!

Although he is based in L.A. and this book can throw New Yorkers off a tad, Litwak offers great information, clean and concise. Could not ask for more. Happy with the purchase and do recommend this to anyone needing these types of contracts. Although I do wish his CD (with these contracts) was alot more cheaper than what it is going for now.

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.

Irena Tully, Impulse Films & Prestige Entertainment

This is a useful and inspirational book that explains a variety of legal film production matters and provides drafts of contracts for basically every aspect of film & TV production. And it covers all major players in the colossal process of making a film, helping to make sure that whatever your role in the production is, you understand your rights.

A fine and thorough book

Litwak provides about as much as a professional could share in this throrough outing. He also shares 'boilerplate' contracts for virtally all key players in a film production. Of course, direct experience is the best teacher, but EVERY neophyte in film or television must own this book, and its a handy reference for seasoned professionals and part-timers.Also check out his companion book, "Dealmaking..." which has priceless cues on what gray areas to avoid in negotiating with lawyers and their clients. Essential for producers, directors, writers and anyone hoping to get financed or paid or both!

This is the best book on contracts for film/TV

Mark Litwak's book is by far the best book available on film and television contracts. His book is a no nonsense, thorough guide to the complex world of contractual law for an industry that has a history of taking advantage of those who don't take the time or spend the money to hire good legal representation. He is an advocate for the rights of artists, writers, actors, etc., and his contracts are a good basis for negotiations and deals in the TV/Film industry. Even if you hire your own attorney, this book will help you understand the structure of your deal and alert you to details and potential booby traps in all that fine print. D. Kuspa