CINEMA LAW: WHAT IS AN LLC AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH MY DOCUMENTARY?
29 Jun
Posted by Jonathan Steinsapir as Copyright Infringement, Film, Limited Liability Company (LLC), Release, Right of Publicity
Q: There’s quite a lot of information that leads me to believe I should create an LLC before I undertake a documentary project. Since I am the only person who is involved on the production end, is this highly necessary?
I’m asking any on-screen interviewees to sign release forms and I’m also obtaining signed release forms [...]
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