Unlocking Development Financing: How Filmmakers Secure Early-Stage FundingEvery great film starts with an idea — but turning that idea into a fully realized project requires funding! Before a film goes into…Mar 4Mar 4
Why DEI Initiatives Are Still Necessary: A Legal and Historical RebuttalSome argue that the Civil Rights Movement and the landmark legislation it produced — such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 — were enough to…Feb 12Feb 12
Why Equity Crowdfunding Might be the Greatest Wealth Builder of All Time…Critics of equity crowdfunding have often raised valid concerns about the potential shortcomings of Title III, which governs Regulation…Feb 11Feb 11
Erased and Ignored: What Happens When Black History Is Omitted…The new administration’s commitment to racial antagonism has me reflecting on the concept that omission can be just as powerful as outright…Feb 1Feb 1
Tokenizing Film as a Real-World Asset: Legal and Market ConsiderationsDuring the 2017–2018 initial coin offering (ICO) boom, tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) began to gain traction, opening up new ways to…Nov 4, 2024Nov 4, 2024
Smart Contracts: They Are Neither “Smart” Nor “Contracts” — Discuss!As blockchain technology increasingly enters mainstream business practices, the term “smart contract” has become common in both tech and…Oct 25, 2024Oct 25, 2024
The Current State of Independent Film Finance: Trends and Strategies for SuccessIn recent years, independent film finance has experienced notable shifts driven by changes in audience behavior, advacnes in technology…Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024
Minting Money or Making Mistakes? Navigating the Wild World of NFTs and IP!The growing popularity of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has introduced a unique way for artists, musicians, and filmmakers to monetize their…Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024
Block(ed)chain?: Blockchain, the Entertainment Industry, and the Global Regulatory LandscapeThe rapid rise of blockchain technology has brought about transformative possibilities across various sectors, and the entertainment…Oct 14, 2024Oct 14, 2024
Why Smart Contracts Could Make Lawyers (Almost) Obsolete in Hollywood!Blockchain technology is reshaping industries, and entertainment is no exception. One of its most exciting applications is the smart…Oct 14, 2024Oct 14, 2024