Edwards Creative Law Welcomes Entertainment Lawyer – Lyndra Griffith-Harnden
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 Lyndra Griffith-Harnden to our growing team of Canadian Entertainment Lawyers. Lyndra has a keen understanding of the entertainment industry. She is dedicated to ensuring that her clients in […]
Can Agents Sign on Behalf of Performers? What are the Risks/Benefits?
Understanding the Role of Agents in Contract Signing: An Introduction Can agents sign on behalf of performers? A client recently asked, “what is the risk of having an agent sign a contract on behalf of an actor or other performer hired for a production?” While the practice of having agents sign on behalf of performers […]
Music Publishing Agreements – Being a Musician is a Business
Music Publishing Agreements – Introduction One of the ways to get your music catalogue and future compositions onto screens (TV series, movies, advertisements and games) is through a direct relationship to the relevant music supervisor or film/TV producer. Another way is by working with a music publishing company whose services include seeking music placement opportunities […]
“Work Made for Hire” Explained
“Work Made for Hire” Explained: Introduction The phrase “work made for hire” is commonly found in entertainment industry contracts—particularly with regard to independent contractors. Many would be surprised to learn that the phrase “work made for hire”, often unwittingly “borrowed” from American contracts, has no legal significance in Canadian law. Is there a Canadian […]
OIDMTC Application: Common Pitfalls To Avoid
OIDMTC Application: An Introduction Developers of digital media products in Ontario are likely familiar with the Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (“OIDMTC”). Anyone who has applied to the OIDMTC is also likely aware that the processing and turnaround time for applications can be slow. Mistakes on an application can result in delays drawing out […]
Option Agreement – Ask a Lawyer Series
Option Agreement – Introduction A scriptwriter contacted us, asking what legal issues to be aware of when selling her completed scripts to film producers. Typically, a scriptwriter (let’s call her the “creator”) would enter into an option agreement with a producer interested in producing the film—unless, perhaps, the producer has the funds to produce it […]
