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Mark Litwak

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Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Mark Litwak &amp; Associates based in Los Angeles,  California. His practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing. As a Producer’s Representative, he assists filmmakers in arranging financing, marketing, and distribution of their films.  He is a law professor and serves as an expert witness on motion picture industry cases.   Litwak is the author of six books:  Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood (William Morrow, 1986), Courtroom Crusaders (William Morrow, 1989), Dealmaking in the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 1994) (winner of the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for best book in the world on the film business), Contracts for the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012), Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook (Silman-James Press, 1998), and  Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film  (Silman-James Press, 2004).    He has contributed articles to The Los Angeles Times, The Business of Film, The Hollywood Reporter, Moviemaker and Daily Journal.  He is the creator of the CD-ROM program Movie Magic Contracts. He also writes a blog for Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP).Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network!For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts:👉 http:///www.ifhpodcastnetwork.comAccess IFH Academy's Film Distribution: Confidential Course👉 http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/letmeinListen to more at Indie Film Hustle:👉 http://www.indiefilmhustle.comRead the Making of this film in Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film Into a Moneymaking Business👉 http://www.filmbizbook.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4497865/advertisement

Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Mark Litwak &amp; Associates based in Los Angeles, California. His practice includes work in the areas of copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing. As a Producer’s Representative, he assists filmmakers in arranging financing, marketing, and distribution of their films. He is a law professor and serves as an expert witness on motion picture industry cases. Litwak is the author of six books: Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood (William Morrow, 1986), Courtroom Crusaders (William Morrow, 1989), Dealmaking in the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 1994) (winner of the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for best book in the world on the film business), Contracts for the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012), Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook (Silman-James Press, 1998), and Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film (Silman-James Press, 2004). He has contributed articles to The Los Angeles Times, The Business of Film, The Hollywood Reporter, Moviemaker and Daily Journal. He is the creator of the CD-ROM program Movie Magic Contracts. He also writes a blog for Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP). Proud Member of the IFH Podcast Network! For more great filmmaking and screenwriting podcasts: 👉 <a href="http:///www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http:///www.ifhpodcastnetwork.com</a> Access IFH Academy's Film Distribution: Confidential Course 👉 <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/letmein" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.indiefilmhustle.com/letmein</a> Listen to more at Indie Film Hustle: 👉 <a href="http://www.indiefilmhustle.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.indiefilmhustle.com</a> Read the Making of this film in Rise of the Filmtrepreneur: How to Turn Your Indie Film Into a Moneymaking Business 👉 <a href="http://www.filmbizbook.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.filmbizbook.com</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4497865/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4497865/advertisement</a>

IFA 005: Covering Your Butt with Entertainment Attorney Mark Litwak

Filmmaking is an exciting endeavor, especially if the project can make a difference in the world.  Unfortunately, there are a number of legal issues filmmakers must face, to have the right protection.  Whether it's a simple agreement between partners, licensing music, or negotiating distribution contracts, this paperwork can't be overlooked. Industry veteran, distinguished entertainment attorney and published author Mark Litwak shares his words of wisdom on all the categories above; and for documentary filmmakers, his insights on "fair use" are not to be missed. Click here for more information on Filmmaking for Change or Click here for more information sister company Cause Cinema. 

Filmmaking is an exciting endeavor, especially if the project can make a difference in the world.  Unfortunately, there are a number of legal issues filmmakers must face, to have the right protection.  Whether it's a simple agreement between partners, licensing music, or negotiating distribution contracts, this paperwork can't be overlooked. Industry veteran, distinguished entertainment attorney and published author Mark Litwak shares his words of wisdom on all the categories above; and for documentary filmmakers, his insights on "fair use" are not to be missed. Click here for more information on <a href="http://www.filmmakingforchange.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Filmmaking for Change</a> or Click here for more information sister company <a href="http://www.causecinema.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cause Cinema</a>.

Filmmaking for Change with Mark Litwak

Welcome to the Cinema of Change podcast with Tobias Deml and Robert Rippberger. Cinema of Change is a magazine and community that challenges the conventions of film and its ability to effect change in the world. This episode is an interview with entertainment attorney Mark Litwak called, "Filmmaking Pitfalls in Deal-Making and Distribution." Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney. As a Producer’s Representative, he assists filmmakers in arranging financing, marketing and distribution of their films. Litwak has packaged movie projects and served as executive producer on such feature films as “The Proposal,” “Out Of Line,” “Pressure,” and “Diamond Dog.” He has provided legal services or worked as a producer rep on more than 200 feature films. Litwak is also the author of six books: Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood(William Morrow, 1986), Courtroom Crusaders (William Morrow, 1989),  Dealmaking in the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 1994) (winner of the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for best book in the world on the film business),  Contracts for the Film &amp; Television Industry (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012),  Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook (Silman-James Press, 1998), and Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film (Silman-James Press, 2004). He is an adjunct professor at the U.S.C. Gould School of Law where he teaches entertainment law. Litwak has a B.A. and M.A. degrees from Queens College of the City University of New York. He received his J.D. degree from the University of San Diego in 1977. We hope you find this conversation interesting and insightful. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Until next time, be the change that you want to see in the world. Then turn it into cinema.

Welcome to the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cinema-of-change/id961330907" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cinema of Change podcast</a> with Tobias Deml and Robert Rippberger. Cinema of Change is a magazine and community that challenges the conventions of film and its ability to effect change in the world. This episode is an interview with entertainment attorney Mark Litwak called, "Filmmaking Pitfalls in Deal-Making and Distribution." Mark Litwak is a veteran entertainment attorney. As a Producer’s Representative, he assists filmmakers in arranging financing, marketing and distribution of their films. Litwak has packaged movie projects and served as executive producer on such feature films as “The Proposal,” “Out Of Line,” “Pressure,” and “Diamond Dog.” He has provided legal services or worked as a producer rep on more than 200 feature films. Litwak is also the author of six books: <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/reel-power.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood</a>(William Morrow, 1986), <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/courtroom-crusaders.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Courtroom Crusaders</a> (William Morrow, 1989), <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/dealmaking-in-the-film--tv-industry.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dealmaking in the Film &amp; Television Industry</a> (Silman-James Press, 1994) (winner of the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for best book in the world on the film business), <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/contracts-for-the-film--tv-industry.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Contracts for the Film &amp; Television Industry</a> (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012), <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/litwaks-multimedia-producers-handbook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Litwak's Multimedia Producer's Handbook</a> (Silman-James Press, 1998), and <a href="http://www.marklitwak.com/risky-business.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film</a> (Silman-James Press, 2004). He is an adjunct professor at the <a href="http://weblaw.usc.edu/contact/contactInfo.cfm?detailID=71002" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">U.S.C.</a> Gould School of Law where he teaches entertainment law. Litwak has a B.A. and M.A. degrees from Queens College of the City University of New York. He received his J.D. degree from the University of San Diego in 1977. We hope you find this conversation interesting and insightful. Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode. Until next time, be the change that you want to see in the world. Then turn it into cinema.

Mark Litwak: Filmmaking Pitfalls in Deal-Making and Distribution