“Shown In Canada”: CAVCO Reinterpretation

Shown In Canada: CAVCO Reinterpretation

“Shown In Canada”: CAVCO Reinterpretation – Introduction Shown In Canada: CAVCO Reinterpretation – The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (“CPTC”) is available for productions that are shown exclusively through eligible online video services. Prior to March 6, 2017 such productions were considered ineligible. Background Before March 6, 2017 programming shown exclusively on online […]

Quitclaims – A Creative Legal Tool

Quitclaims Film and Television

Introduction to Quitclaims Quitclaims are legal tools used by producers and creators to ensure that someone or something has given up certain rights in a property. For example, say you are a producer and a great script lands on your desk (or inbox). The creator tells you that it was previously developed by another producer […]

Ask a Lawyer: Gathering and Waiving Rights

It’s always a great time for producers to thank the crews who have worked long hours and put in so much effort to help bring your vision to the screen. Another time we reward crew is with production agreements. Generally speaking, the fees producers pay crews compensate them for all services provided, for all intellectual […]

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