Intensive for Producers, Writers, Filmmakers, and Content Creators – Legal Issues in Film & TV – Guidelines for Navigating La La Law in La La Land

FOR

SCREENWRITERS, AUTHORS, CONTENT PRODUCERS, FILMMAKERS, AND ACTORS OF ALL

LEVELS

LEGAL

ISSUES IN FILM & TV

“FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN: GUIDELINES FOR

NAVIGATING LA LA LAW IN LA LA LAND”

A

3-HOUR LOW-COST INTENSIVE

presented by

SANDRA LORD

THE LOS ANGELES FILM & TV

MEETUP (LAFTV) &

WOMEN HELPING WOMEN IN ENTERTAINMENT

NETWORK

with special guest speakers

ATTORNEYS

ROGER

KAPLAN

STEVE PAPKIN

(see bios below)

SUNDAY, April 9th, 2017

2pm – 5pm

(check-in at

1:30pm)

at

THE SCREENING ROOM

Suite

M-101

5757 Wilshire

Blvd.

(Between Curson &

Masselin)

Los Angeles, CA

90036

PARKING:

NOTE:

CONSTRUCTION ON WILSHIRE BLVD.

FREE &

Metered street parking:

across the street, at Masselin, 6th

Street, and other areas in the immediate vicinity.

PAID parking

available in the parking structure on Curson.

Every writer, content creator,

producer, filmmaker needs to have a working knowledge of the

various contracts used in, and the legal ecosystem of, the

entertainment industry.  This class will cover the

most common issues encountered.

AREAS

COVERED:

–  Knowing and protecting

your intellectual property rights

–  Collaboration Agreements:

Guidelines for co-writers and writing partners

–  “Spec” scripts

vs. “Work for Hire” writing agreements

–  Submission releases

–  Protecting your concept

during the pitching process

–  Script notes – who owns

them?

–  Shopping/attachment

agreements vs. option/purchase agreements

–  Acquiring life rights,

book rights and other property rights

–  Crowdfunding

–  Funding and private

placement memoranda (“PPM”s)

–  Forming LLCs and

Corporations

–  Agreements with stars,

directors, producers/executive producers and crew

–  Insurance

–  Composers and licensed

music

–  Clearance of the script

and the completed program

–  Public domain

materials

–  “Fair Use” —

Using footage, music or art in your projects

–  Defamation and invasion

of privacy

–  Protecting the title of

your project

–  Dealing with networks,

sales agents, distributors and other outlets

–  Special contract and

clearance issues in “Reality” TV

        …PLUS

Q&A!

PLEASE BRING WITH

YOU:

Something to take extensive

notes (hand-outs will be given as well).

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!! Be sure to mention INFOLIST.com when

you register at the link below no later than 11pm on Saturday, April

8th, 2017, and get 15%

OFF!! That’s just $34 (normally $40 –

or $45 cash only at the door!) for an afternoon with top industry professionals

Roger Kaplan & Steve Papkin!

TO

REGISTER:

Be sure to mention INFOLIST in the

“Special Instructions” field to validate your

discount, and complete your registration no later than 11pm on Saturday,

April 8th, 2017, at the link below: https://goo.gl/forms/sKuShBkSQ0DPvuuz2

Once you complete the form, you MUST

complete your registration by clicking the Paypal link

included at the end of the form and making your discounted

payment of $34.

Paid reservations

are non-refundable, but transferable to someone else for this event

only.

NOTE: WE DO NOT

EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS OR MAIL TICKETS. YOUR PAYPAL RECEIPT

IS YOUR

CONFIRMATION!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:

ROGER

KAPLAN has nearly three decades of extensive

legal and business affairs experience in all aspects of the

development, production and exploitation of a wide variety of entertainment

content and media — acquired from his work within the

major studios, as well as with individual

talent, small starts ups and

multi-national conglomerates.  Roger’s practice

focuses on handling contracts for, and providing general legal advice to, a

wide variety of clients involved with projects in

television, film, digital

media, merchandising, games,

and book publishing all striving to keep up with the rapid

evolution of the entertainment and related industries.

Key areas of experience over

Roger’s career include: negotiation of deal terms

and contract language respecting key elements of motion

pictures and scripted and unscripted television programming;

overseeing legal clearance of programming material and all other aspects of

day-to-day production legal affairs for entertainment projects;

 handling documentation of “negative pickup”

loans funding both independent and studio feature films; rights

research, analysis and abstraction; negotiation of agreements with

book publishers on behalf of authors; and handling

distribution, network licensing, brand integration, merchandising,

and other contracts and legal issues.

Bar Admissions:

California & District of Columbia

Education:

University of Chicago Law School; J.D., 1989; Harvard College; A.B., cum laude,

English and American Literature and Language, 1986

STEVEN

C. PAPKIN, Partner, Fisher Broyles,

LLP works extensively with producers and other creatives on the

business side of the entertainment industry.  Steve spent the first

ten years of his career with top international law firms in New York and Los

Angeles becoming skilled in finance, securities, corporate governance and

mergers and acquisitions.  Steve brings this experience to his

entertainment clients combining the ability to handle complex business matters

with his knowledge of the entertainment industry.

Steve assists companies with

raising money both through traditional private placements as well as through

the new crowd funding regulations, including Regulation CF and

Regulation A.  Steve drafts PPMs (private placement memorandums) and

handles filings with federal and state governments.  Steve

has also prepared numerous LLC agreements and PPMs for production

entities and other media companies.

In addition to corporate matters,

Steven protects his clients’ trademarks by filing for

registrations with the United State Patent and Trademark

Office and counseling on how to strengthen trademarks and protect

trademarks from infringement and third-party challenges.

Representative

Matters:

*  Represented

start-up film production company in private placement that raised financing for

independent films and a Broadway production.

*  Represented foreign television

network in investment in television show produced by major US television

studio.

*  Represented publicly

traded film production company in complying with Securities and Exchange

Commission laws and regulations.

*  Represented Internet

channel in negotiations with multi-channel networks and in trademark

matters.

*  Negotiated settlements

between film production companies and dissatisfied investors.

*  Prepared contracts for

branded entertainment events at SXSW, Coachella and ComicCon.

*  Drafted LLC Agreement for

media company whose investors included Oscar winners, multi-millionaires and

company employees.

Bar Admissions:

California (2000); New York (1996)

Education: Harvard

Law School; J.D., 1994; Harvard College; A.B., 1989

ATTENDEE

COMMENTS:

“Sandra, I am so happy to

tell you that one of your events has made a real difference in my

career!  The workshop given by Serita Stevens on adapting books to

screenplays and vice versa gave me the information to land an agent

for my book!  I’ve just completed the manuscript (well, the

third draft) and my agent is sending it out first week of May.”

   — MARGARET B.

“As a director

[EMMYŒ¬ Award

winner], I found this seminar incredibly valuable.

 Having sequencing explained was like having a light bulb turned on.

 I learned a lot of new and valuable terms and insights which I’ll use

going forward.  Thanks to Kimberly and Sandra!”

   — MIKE B.

“I have been to many

seminars and I have listened to several screenwriting experts and

gurus but never have I been so inspired and captivated as I have been by

Kimberly Seilhamer.  Kimberly’s passion, clarity and unique

techniques, engages the student with step by step written guides and visual

aids.  Kimberly breaks down once difficult techniques into simple

exercises.  From one on one intensives to class settings, she is the

best! I highly recommend her classes to beginners and experts

alike.”

   — MAX

“What a phenomenal seminar.

I went not knowing what to expect and came away feeling inspired and

ready to polish my scripts.  I missed the last first two writing

seminars and now I’m kicking myself for it!”

   — MARILU

“I attended the

“PITCH” class, with Serita Stevens, to get some pointers on

pitching my full-feature scripts.  In less than one week after taking

this class, I had the opportunity to pitch one of my scripts to three

executives at one time.  After my three-minute pitch was up, two of

the tree executives requested follow-up discussions that are still on-going.

 THANK YOU SANDRA and SERITA!  Your help and encouragement

made it all possible.”

   — MARIANNE B.

“Wonderful,

information packed seminar! Even though I thought that I had firmed

up a number of my loglines, I’ve since gone back to tighten most of them

through the information given on Sunday.”

  — ROBIN

“I was very inspired by

this workshop and learned an incredible amount! I took SO many

notes!! 🙂  KIMBERLY’s engaging and organized presentation made the

process of understanding character dimension easy and fun! Well done, Kimberly

and Sandra for putting together such an amazing workshop! I can’t wait for the

next!! :)”

   — HANNAH D.

“Serita answered a lot of

questions and laid out so much information about

Pitching.  Serita was very prepared and her handouts are

real keepers.  Thank you Sandra for organizing another great Writers

Workshop, what a gem!”

   — KIMBERLY L.

“As

usual, Kimberly over delivered! 🙂  Now when I think about

my story lines or have discussions in my writer’s groups, I will have the

confidence and the organization to really laser my verbal presentation.

 I am sooo appreciative to Sandra for thinking about the needs of

writers.  I especially loved the new time and location – didn’t have

to worry about parking for 1 second!  Nice to meet everyone – the

networking was very organic, check-in was easy peasy as was registration.

 Can’t wait to see everyone at the picnic and at the December full-day

learning event! :)”

   — NEEN

“What a fantastic and

informative afternoon.  So many of my questions were

answered regarding screenwriting.  Thank you!”

   — DANA

“Serita was concise and

provided insider information on navigating within the

Industry.”

   — CHRISTINE

“Thank you Sandra for the

opportunity to attend this fantastic workshop on character

development! I highly recommend taking any and all classes with KIMBERLY.

 I now understand why I got stuck on some scripts or felt that it was

lacking. I am feeling inspired again. Thank you Kimberly!”

   — ELENA C.

“So glad I took advantage

of this opportunity. Learned more than I ever expected. Feel brought

up to speed on what the industry standards are now.  Can’t wait to get

my screenplay finished now.  Kimberly, can’t wait to buy your

books.”

   — LINDY

“Fantastic! A

helpful and practical lesson on screenplay format from someone who clearly

knows.”

     —

XANDER

“Fantastic

meetup for writing primer, experienced or novice. Learned much about

sequencing [from Kimberly Seilhamer], and movie Se7en was a great example to

break down. Will use my notes.  Had a great time networking after and

meeting creatives.  Let’s do this again!  Maybe a class for

directors who are new to digital cameras.

   — KIMBERLY L.

“Lots of great pearls.

Thank you for spending your time preparing and delivering this great

training, Kimberly.”

   — DAVE

“Power packed 2.5 hours

complete with detailed handout.  Kimberly broke down the

creation of characters in detail and spotlighted every genre; not all character

development is the same. Kimberly is an engaging and commanding Presenter who

knows her topic and delivers the information in a clear yet informal way.

 Thanks Kimberly, really found value here.”

  — MADELINE

“Amazing event.

 Really Happy I was able to make it!  Looking to attend more

for the seminars!”

   — RUEL

REGISTER

NOW:

Be sure to mention INFOLIST.com in

the “Special Instructions” field to validate your

discount, and make your payment for the discounted price of

$34 via PayPal, no later than 11pm on Saturday,

April 8th, 2017, at: https://goo.gl/forms/sKuShBkSQ0DPvuuz2

Once you complete the form, you MUST

complete your registration by clicking the Paypal link

included at the end of the form and making your discounted

payment of $34.

Paid reservations are

non-refundable, but transferable to someone else for this event only.

NOTE: WE DO NOT

EMAIL CONFIRMATIONS OR MAIL TICKETS. YOUR PAYPAL RECEIPT

IS

YOUR CONFIRMATION!

below to be removed from all lists. Have a great day! -Jeff