Legal Guide
Film LLCs for Indie Filmmakers
How Single Purpose Entities Actually Work (and Why Credits Will Mislead You)Updated January 2026 Why Indie Filmmakers Need to Understand Film LLCs (Even on Small Projects) One of the most persistent misconceptions in independent film is that forming an LLC is something you do once — and that single company can safely house everything you…
Legal Guide
Ultra Low Budget Survival Kit
🎬 Why This Matters You’ve got a camera, a script, and a cast ready to go. Your budget? Under $20K. You might even be using SAG-AFTRA’s stock contracts — the ULB or Micro-Budget agreements — because they make working with professional actors possible on a shoestring. But here’s the catch: SAG’s paperwork isn’t designed to…
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Split Sheet Builder
Don’t guess the splits — write them down. By Lex Nova Lawyer × Thoolie If you’re in the studio writing hooks, laying beats, or tracking vocals, the most important document you’ll create isn’t the song — it’s the split sheet.A split sheet records who owns what, in black and white, before your track leaves the…
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Sponsorship Agreement Starter Kit
Protect Your Brand. Know What You’re Signing. By Lex Nova Lawyer × Thoolie A big brand just slid into your DMs with a “partnership opportunity.”Sounds exciting. But before you say yes, remember — the wrong sponsorship agreement can cost you rights, revenue, and control over your content. This guide walks you through the 10 most…
