Canada Media Fund: Performance Envelope Program
Canada Media Fund: Performance Envelope Program – Introduction Please be advised, in response to the disruption in Canada’s screen-based industries caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be specific exceptions to the following information found in the COVID-19 Flexibility Measures to CMF Programs – 2021-2022. The Canada Media Fund (“CMF”) is a great way for Canadian television producers to receive financial support […]
Setting up a Music Publishing Company in Canada – Being a Musician is a Business
Setting up a Music Publishing Company in Canada – Introduction Setting up a music publishing company in Canada may seem like a daunting task, you may have questions about the cost and whether it is really necessary. Here is a story to give you some insight into the process. Understanding the Need for a Music […]
Gathering and Waiving Rights – Ask An Entertainment Lawyer
Gathering and Waiving Rights – Introduction Today we will look at gathering and waiving rights; from the inception of an idea, through its evolution into a film, producers of film and television must gather all the intellectual property rights in their productions. A producer acquires these rights by entering into contracts with the various people […]
10 Legal Considerations for Filmmakers in Canada
10 Legal Considerations for Filmmakers: Introduction Whether you are a new or experienced filmmaker, there are a number of important legal considerations to keep in mind as you go through the stages of filmmaking, which include development, financing, filming, post-production, and distribution. 1. What is a “Chain of Title”? A Chain of Title refers to […]
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s Orion Program For BIPOC Artists
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s Orion Program For BIPOC Artists: Introduction The Radio Starmaker Fund, founded in 2001, is a not-for-profit Canadian organization that provides marketing and promotional support to help launch the careers of emerging Canadian artists. While the organization’s main fund is aimed at artists ‘with a proven track record’, including in an effort […]
“JUST TRUST ME” Legal Agreements in Canada
“Just Trust Me” Legal Agreements in Canada – Introduction “Just Trust Me” Legal Agreements in Canada – what are they and why are they important to know about? One of the most common activities music lawyers spend their time on, including me, is reviewing music agreements, between an emerging artist and a more established music […]
Edwards Creative Law Welcomes Entertainment Lawyer – Michael Duboff
At Edwards Creative Law, we’re passionate about providing entertainment legal services that exceed our client’s expectations. To help us fulfill that commitment, we’re extremely pleased to welcome Michael Duboff to our growing team of Canadian Entertainment Lawyers. Michael is an entertainment lawyer with a focus on film, television, immigration, and litigation. He has worked with […]
P2 Work Permits For Musicians – Legal Requirements for Canadians Performing in the U.S.
P2 Work Permits For Musicians – Introduction P2 Work Permits for Performers; what are they, who needs one, and what are the steps to apply. A common way for Canadian musicians to legally perform in the United States is to obtain a P2 work permit with the assistance of the Canadian Federation of Musicians (CFM). […]
Neighbouring Rights in Canada – Being a Musician is a Business
Neighbouring Rights in Canada – Introduction Neighbouring Rights in Canada – let’s dive in! I challenge anyone not living in a cabin in the woods to make it through a day without being exposed to recorded music – it is all around us. The owners of establishments intentionally use music to enhance your interaction with […]
Life Rights: Do You Need Them?
Life Rights: Do You Need Them? Many people live inspiring lives. Some people’s lives are so inspiring that other people (for example, writers) are compelled to tell the inspirational person’s story in the form of a movie, book or some other form of creative expression. Writers, or other creative types, seeking to tell another person’s story will often acquire the “life rights” of the person whose story they are […]
