Why Dramas are Hard to Sell

  Article by Steve Kaire (4/2014): I attended an agents and managers panel in Los Angeles this past spring. When the event was winding down, audience members asked if they could submit their material for possible representation. Each member of the panel had the same answer. They’d consider every genre except one — drama. After […]

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Interview with High Concept Producer David Permut

  Article by Steve Kaire (1/2014) David Permut is a High Concept producer in Hollywood who works in both feature films and television. He was nominated for an Emmy for Prayers for Bobby. His film and TV credits include: Youth in Revolt (2009), Prayers for Bobby (2009), Charlie Bartlett (2007), Farce of the Penguins (2006), […]

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How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls of Filmmaking

Event Date: Saturday,  April 20, 2013 || Speaker: Michael J. Jimerson, Esq. || Check-in: 12:30 pm || There are several critical stages in the filmmaking process, and acquiring  legal representation at the start of a creative project is one of them.  On Saturday, April 20, 2013, Michael J. Jimerson, Esq., an entertainment attorney  who represents […]

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How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls of Filmmaking in 2013

Event Date: Saturday,  April 20, 2013 || Speaker: Michael J. Jimerson, Esq. || Check-in: 12:30 pm ||   Topics include:  Writer Collaboration Agreements, Crowdfunding, Micro-financing, Formation options/issues, Contracts- agreements and more.   **The deadline has passed and RSVPs are now CLOSED for this event. Please view our calendar for upcoming events.   Michael J. Jimerson, […]

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