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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts
Introduction The subject to be discussed today is Termination Clauses in Emploment Contracts. What is “Just Cause”? In Ontario, many employment contracts contain a “just cause” provision, which provides that an employer may terminate an employee’s employment without any notice or pay in lieu of notice. The Decision A recent decision by the Ontario Court […]
Canada Day: The Perfect Day to Support Canadian Content (6th Edition)
The History: Since 2015, I’ve been sharing suggestions of how to support Canadian content on Canada Day – including our nation’s films, music, television programs, books, and more. While there’s reason to consume and share #CanadianContent all year round, Canada Day is the perfect day to celebrate it, be proud of it, and support the […]
CanCon – Being a Musician is a Business
What is CanCon? For years we’ve spoken about music law, producer agreements, SOCAN, and more, to future producers and recording engineers at The Audio Recording Academy (TARA), run by the one and only Shannon Murray, at her Raven Street Studios. Recently, we received a question about MAPL, which led to this blog. What is it? […]
