Appleton, Dina

Hollywood dealmaking : negotiating rights and talent agreements for film, tv, and digital media / Dina Appleton and Daniel Yankelevits. - Fourth edition. - 418 pages : forms ; 23 cm

Includes index.

Introduction to the dealmaking process -- The evolving landscape -- Rights and acquisitions agreements -- Feature writer agreements -- Television writer/producer agreements -- Feature film and television director agreements -- Film producer agreements -- Feature actor agreements -- Television actor agreements -- Crew (below-the-line) agreements -- Contingent compensation negotiations -- The basics of copyright law -- Unscripted television -- Short-form digital content agreements -- Appendix A| Sample contracts/forms -- Appendix B/The lingo.

"Expert insights to talent and production deals for television, feature film, major streaming platforms, and other digital media"--

9781621538479 (paperback) 1621538478 (paperback)

2024036617


Artists' contracts--United States.
Television producers and directors--Legal status, laws, etc.--United States.
Motion picture industry--Law and legislation--United States.
Industria cinematográfica --Legislación --Estados Unidos
Television--Law and legislation--United States.
Televisión --Legislación --Estados Unidos
Copyright--Broadcasting rights--United States.
Copyright--Performing rights--United States.
Derechos de autor --Estados Unidos.

KF 390 / A649h 2025

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