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‘Hold Harmless’ and ‘Indemnity’ Clauses In Film Contracts: Important Things To Know
By: Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq. 9/24/25 Â Independent filmmakers wear a lot of hats. Anyone who has ever produced an indie film knows this...
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Sep 244 min read
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Deferrals, Residuals, and Profit-Share: What to Know About Back End Compensation
By: Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq.  8/2/25 Independent filmmaking is, at its core, a labor of love. It’s also a business that often runs on...
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Aug 25 min read
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Understanding Recoupable Expenses in Distribution Agreements
By: Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq. 7/1/25 For Indie filmmakers, landing a distribution deal can feel like crossing the finish line. But before...
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Jul 16 min read
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What Filmmakers Need to Know About Employing Child Actors
By: Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq. 6/3/25 Casting children in your indie film is a great method of adding authenticity and emotional depth to...
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Jun 35 min read
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What Is Chain of Title - and Why Every Indie Filmmaker Should Know
By:  Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq. 5/17/25 When you're knee-deep in developing your indie film—sweating over your script, assembling your...
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May 176 min read
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Moral Rights: What Indie Filmmakers Need to Know
By:  Murray A. Roth, Jr., Esq.                                                                                                      ...
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May 84 min read
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