At various stages of production, involving an entertainment lawyer is critical to safeguard your project and ensure that legal matters are handled efficiently. 

    Initially, during the pre-production phase, it’s essential to involve an entertainment lawyer to ensure all legal aspects of the projects are in order. The lawyer will help negotiate and draft contracts with actors, directors and screenwriters, making sure that the rights of each party as well as the financial and professional terms are clearly defined. If the project is based on pre-existing works like books or articles, the lawyer will secure the necessary adaptation rights and permissions to avoid any copyright infringement. Additionally, the lawyer will be instrumental in structuring financing agreements while ensuring the project is legally compliant from the outset. 

      During production, the entertainment lawyer continues to play a critical role in reviewing and negotiating additional contracts such as those for technical crew members. The lawyer will also ensure that all location agreements are in place, preventing any legal issues related to filming in private or public spaces. 

    Once filming is completed, the entertainment lawyer continues to be involved to ensure that the final cut of the project complies with legal requirements. This includes verifying that all content usage rights for music or images are properly secured. 

    In the post production phase, the entertainment lawyer is also critical in preparing distribution contracts and negotiating  terms with distributors for cinema, television or digital platforms. This process involves clarifying royalties and any other legal aspects related to distribution to make sure the filmmakers receive fair compensation and that all legal rights are respected. 

   By securing an entertainment lawyer at these crucial stages, filmmakers protect their rights, investments and creative works throughout the entire filmmaking process.