Legal Guide
🎬 How to Copyright Your Script (and Why You Don’t Need a Lawyer to Do It)
You’ve poured your heart into a story. Maybe it’s a short film you’ve been polishing for months, or that feature you finally finished after too many late nights and too much caffeine. Now comes the big question: how do you actually protect it? Copyright might sound like one of those complicated legal steps you need…
Checklist
🎬 Self-Distribution Checklist: What to Do When Festivals Don’t Call Back
When your film doesn’t get into festivals, it’s not the end of the road. Self-distribution can still put your work in front of millions — if you prepare the right way. Step 1: Pick Your Platform Platform Cost to Upload Revenue Model Notes Tubi Free (via aggregator) Ad-supported (paid per view) Wide reach, no upfront…
Educational Article
Right of Publicity & AI Decoder
If Bruce Willis taught us anything, it’s that the rights to your image, voice, and digital likeness don’t just vanish — but they can be signed away if you’re not careful. And in the age of AI, the fine print in your contracts can decide whether you still own “you” in the future. This guide…
Checklist
Indie Film Delivery Checklist
Finishing your film is not the finish line. Before a distributor, streamer, network, or international buyer will sign on, they need more than the movie file. They need a complete delivery package — legal, creative, technical, and financial materials that prove the film is clean, cleared, and distribution-ready. This checklist covers every item in a…
