Rights Acquisition: A Primer on Acquiring Rights for Film & Television Projects
Agenda
1. Shopping Agreement – What is It? What to look for when I receive one? What provisions should I include if I am drafting one? What are some common pitfalls I should avoid?
2. Option/Purchase Agreement (Book) – What is It? What to look for when I receive one? What provisions should I include if I am drafting one? What are some common pitfalls I should avoid?
3. Option/Purchase Agreement (Screenplay/Teleplay) – What is It? What to look for when I receive one? What provisions should I include if I am drafting one? What are some common pitfalls I should avoid?
4. Option/Purchase Agreement (Life Rights) – What is It? What to look for when I receive one? What provisions should I include if I am drafting one? What are some common pitfalls I should avoid?
5. Rights holder vs Producer – General Advice when representing each one
6. Drafting or Reviewing contracts for these agreements – what to look for and what to avoid
7. Common Pitfalls / Practice Tips / Creative Solutions
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