Short legal guide for independent filmmakers

You may see your filmmaking as passion, but in the eyes of the law, it's business. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your creations as an independent filmmaker.

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Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.

by Michelle Kaminsky, Esq.

Freelance writer and editor Michelle Kaminsky, Esq. has been working with LegalZoom since 2004. She earned a Jur...

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Updated on: March 24, 2023 · 3min read


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