Laws related to copyright, employment, licensing and contracts are super-confusing, but as a filmmaker you absolutely must know how to protect your work. Join us for an active discussion about what you need to know about the law.

• How do you find the legal information about standard documents all filmmakers need?
• When can you rely on google vs when should you really should get an actual lawyer involved?
• How can you avoid the most often experienced legal issues?
• What is covered by copyright?
• In which cases do you need a contract with locations, music and actors?
• What do you do if you get sued?
• What are the milestones in film production where legal issues must be considered?

Come get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE.

About The Speaker

Maria C. Miles, Esq

Maria C. Miles is the founding partner of an entertainment law firm with offices in New York. Ms. Miles’ practice focuses on all areas of entertainment and media law, including, film (both documentary and narrative), music, literary publishing, fashion, sports and new media ...

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