Perspective
Jan. 11, 2011
Is Your Movie Ripe for a Lawsuit?
When it comes to legal claims, the more successful a film is, the greater the risk. By Raymond D. McElfish of McElfish Law Firm.
Technological advances in digital cameras, editing and special-effects software has drastically reduced the cost of creating high-quality, feature-length films, resulting in an explosion of independent filmmaking. But even with hugely reduced production costs, one aspect of indie-filmmaking has not changed: the unwillingness to consult a lawyer until a lawsuit is seriously threatened. Most new filmmakers attempt to act as their own attorney...
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