Ancillary
Rights: Subsidiary rights i.e. merchandising rights,
books, sequels.
Assignment: To transfer a
right or interest to another.
Deal Memo - Outlining what
two parties want from the deal. Often done in the form of
a one-two page letter and as a precursor to a full
contract, but can also stand alone as an agreement.
Distribution: Getting
your film seen by more than your family. Distribution
refer to any form of distribution such as, having a film
print made, internet streaming, or festival screenings
– any way that you can get it out there is
distribution.
Exclusivity: Used in
terms of rights and gives the buyer of the rights the
exclusive use on the work.
Grading: A grader will go
through your film and correct each scene to achieve the
exact colour and tonal qualities that you want.
Infringement: In terms
of copyright this means any unpermitted or unauthorised
use of a work that has been copyrighted.
In Perpetuity: Used in
terms of rights and licensing, meaning forever.
Liability: The state of
being liable - that is, legally responsible for an act or
omission.
Licensor: A person who
gives another a license.
Moral Rights: The
following rights belonging to an author of a copyright
work: to be identified as the author, for the work not to
be treated in a derogatory way and the right to object to
false attribution.
Net Profit – this is
the amount payable to the producer from all income
derived from the exploitation of the film after fees and
expenses incurred by the distributor have been deducted.
Outline: The plot structure
to your story, avoiding unnecessary embellishments.
Post-production:
Everything that takes place once the film has been shot.
Including editing, grading, music, visual effects.
Synopsis: A brief
description of the overall story.
Tort: A wrongful act or an
infringement of a right (other than under contract)
leading to legal liability. It can be intentional or from
carelessness (called "negligence").
Treatment: Describes what
happens in the story, following the plot structure and
looks in detail at what happens. Normally does not have
dialogue. |