9CONCLUSION
If you find the prospect of dealing with so many legal issues daunting, take heart. You can do this.
Having worked with many different kinds of artists in my law practice, it has been my experience that producers, more than any other type of creator, tend to grasp legal concepts the most quickly. Perhaps it’s because in many ways, a producer’s job and a lawyer’s job are similar: Both involve negotiating, lining up alternatives, creating contingency plans, and making the best of emergency situations.
If you can juggle the logistics of producing, you can manage all the law you need to keep your film in the clear. The trick is to realize that legal and business decisions are every bit as important to the success of your movie as the ...
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