A record contract covers many conditions and exchanges between an artist and a recording company, including duration of the contract and payments and royalties. Check any potential contract with a good entertainment lawyer with tips from a veteran hip-hop artist in this free video on the rap music industry. Expert: Thomas Byrd Bio: Thomas Byrd, also known as ROC, is a Christian rapper with more than 10 years experience writing, recording and … [Read more...]
How much should I pay a screenwriter up front for signing the contract?
by william couch Question by muhammad_ali_muhammad_ali: How much should I pay a screenwriter up front for signing the contract? I am making an auto/action film and investing millions of dollars and I would like to know the salary for the screenwriter for signing the contract. Best answer: Answer by Jerry TScreen writer contracts vary a great deal. I would advise that you have an entertainment lawyer and executive producer work through those … [Read more...]
The Construction Business : How to Write a Construction Contract
To write a construction contract, know that this contract is a document that's going to bind yourself and the owner in an agreement based on the project you are bidding on. Determine how to best write a construction contract with the guidance of a general contractor in this free video on the construction business. Expert: Gavin McKenzie Contact: www.buildmckenzie.com Bio: Gavin McKenzie graduated from the University of Florida in 2003 with a … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate a Contract : Contract Negotiation Options
Contracts come with a lot of options, so learn how to negotiate the options you want for a contract in this free negotiating video.Expert: Barry Payne Bio: Barry Payne is a management consultant specializing in the behavioral aspects of management. He has been Director of Human Resources in the International HQ of Xerox Corporation. Filmmaker: Sean Graham Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read more...]
Q&A: On a tiny documentary, what contract should people appearing in it sign?
Question by Stephen P: On a tiny documentary, what contract should people appearing in it sign? Student filmmaker here, making a speculative documentary on no budget for a realtor/landlord, interviewing his contractors and tenants and the people he meets in a typical day. Some controversy, like evictions and disputes will probably be a part of it. Is there a small contract available for printout on the internet, to have those appearing in it … [Read more...]
Can a minor (say 17) enter a legal contract with a business investor?
Question by demravager: Can a minor (say 17) enter a legal contract with a business investor? Say a 17 year old filmmaker is offered money from an investor to finance a film. Would the minor be able to take the money and sign the necessary paperwork and have that hold up in court? If you have some background in law, that would be helpful, please confirm your sources. I don't want guesses and assumptions, but facts. Best answer: Answer by Marcia … [Read more...]