Practice Area
Film & TV Law
Film and television contract practice covers option and purchase agreements, writer/director/actor agreements, co-production deals, distribution agreements, and guild compliance. The WGA MBA, DGA Basic Agreement, and SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Contract define the floor for all talent negotiations.
Why It Matters for Law Students
Transactional entertainment law is the largest segment of entertainment law practice in Los Angeles. Understanding options, step deals, and backend participation provisions is essential for any attorney entering film & television practice.
Key Statutes
§CA Labor Code §§ 1700–1700.47 (Talent Agency Act)
§WGA Minimum Basic Agreement
§DGA Basic Agreement
Landmark Cases
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