Licensing & Broadcasting Introduction PPT

Summary

This presentation introduces licensing and broadcasting, focusing on the key issues involved in film and television distribution. It details terms like minimum guarantee, pre-sale, and exploitation. It also considers the roles of various players involved in a production, including producers, broadcasters, distributors, and sales agents.

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LICENSING & BROADCASTING An Introduction By Alicia C. Ramdeo WHEN DOES DISTRIBUTION OCCUR Distribution refers to the exploitation of the film after production but bear in mind that a distribution deal can be as early as development or pre- production....

LICENSING & BROADCASTING An Introduction By Alicia C. Ramdeo WHEN DOES DISTRIBUTION OCCUR Distribution refers to the exploitation of the film after production but bear in mind that a distribution deal can be as early as development or pre- production. What do we mean by “exploitation”? Exploitation refers to the various ways a film/television series can make money HOW CAN FILMS MAKE MONEY? Theatrical Distribution Rights – Domestic and International Streaming Platforms Home Video Sales Television Rights Merchandising Film Festival Prizes and Awards Ancillary – E.g. Soundtrack and music Sponsorships and Partnerships 3 Minimum Guarantee Pre-sale Investing Broadcaster Acquisition KEY TERMS Territory Window Exclusivity 4 Producer WHO ARE THE Broadcaster P L AY E R S ? Distributor Sales Agent Guild – nb Distributor’s Gross CAM – Collection Account Manager Film Aggregator 5 IN CLASS EXERCISE A C T R A – W H AT I S D G R ? AGREEMENTS 1. Length of License – generally referred to as the term; 2. Payment – how and when will fee payments be made and calculated; 3. Territory – E.g. Canada, North America, Worldwide; KEY I SSUES 4. Media – television, digital rights FOR platforms etc. N E G O T I AT I N G 5. Creative Control – who has final say over what elements. 6. Credit and Marketing Obligations NB CAVCO RULES when negotiating terms in Canada (and how they can help). 8 CONTRACTS SHOULD S P E C I F Y: - what right are being granted; - in which territory;- - to whom; - for how long; - at what price;and - any other important conditions eg deliverables 9 PAY PA R T I C U L A R AT T E N T I O N T O : The definition of Any deductions being ALL DELIVERABLES net profits made (including AND TIMELINES accounting and legal fees) 10 Modification Rights Credits Payment for third AND party rights – DON’T music posters FORGET P&A (prints and advertising). 11 IN CLASS EXERCISE- CONTRACT REVIEW KEY TERMS DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT 12 ANY QUESTION S???????? 13

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