Job Details

TV & film is a multibillion dollar industry. Yet, it is a new concept to most legal-minded professionals. It can appear to be risky and speculative, but also spectacularly lucrative if done correctly. How do you guide the process of formalizing arraignments that have no tangible physical property? Learn the basic elements of entertainment law for intellectual property (IP) in TV & film. Catalyst is NOT a law school. You will learn how to adapt your existing law experience into the world of entertainment.​​

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Topics Covered​

• How your existing law degree translates to entertainment law

• Intellectual property basics

• How to invest in TV and film

• Why investing in TV and film can be profitable

• The risks and challenges of investing in TV and film

• Cultural benefits of having a self-sustaining production industry

• Working with creators to help them achieve their goals​

• When to take control of a project and when to be hands-off

• How to group projects together to minimize risk

• Creating a sound stage

• Creating a production studio

• Working with film commissions

• Working with governments

• How to promote your clients

• Legal, contracts & intellectual property issues​​​​​

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Language

All classes are taught in English

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Video Recording

Classes are not recorded for later use​

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Scholarships

​Scholarships are available on a limited basis to those who can demonstrate a financial need. To request a scholarship review meeting, please fill out the scholarship request form here.