Event Summary

Entertainment Law 101 for Creative Entrepreneurs

Presented as part of the Future of Film & Media Conference

Attorney and producer Brian A. Frankel of WALA will provide an overview of key legal concepts for creative entrepreneurs, including copyright, trademark, work for hire agreements, funding, business organizations and more. There will be time for some brief Q&A. 

Brian A. Frankel Bio

Brian A. Frankel is an attorney and producer who helps companies and creative professionals achieve their goals. Through his legal practice, Brian works with as a business, entertainment, and intellectual property attorney in Washington D.C., Brian represents film & video producers, media distribution companies, screenwriters, Fortune 50 companies, technology startups, government contractors, online retailers, marketplaces, social media & marketing firms, a professional athletic team, consultants, freelancers, podcasters, live event producers and talent. Brian is active and engaged in the creative community. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Education Committee for WALA, the Executive Director of D.C. Filmmakers & D.C Media Makers, and the Festival Director for the Wheaton Film Festival. Brian is an award winning filmmaker who has produced and/or directed music videos, films, television shows, commercials, and multi-media projects for clients including MTV, Spike TV, Motorola, M Audio, Def Jam South Records, the Merchant Marines, and the Independent Feature Project. He was also honored as a Kodak Emerging Filmmaker. Brian hails from the great state of Florida. He is the managing member of the Brian Frankel Law Firm and is Of Counsel with Copyright Counselors, LLC. Brian is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia, Florida, and before the D.C. Federal Court. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts since 2013.

Be sure to use the 50% discount code for WALA members: WEAREFOF

Event Details

• Date

  December 1, 2018

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• Time

  3:00pm - 4:00pm

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• Partner

  Future of Film & Media Conference

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• Venue

  Bowie State University
  Fine and Performing Arts Center (Building #23)
  Jericho Park Rd
  Bowie, MD 20715