Event Summary

Filmmaking is more than only screenwriting and camera angles. Critical aspects of filmmaking include knowing the ins and outs of the law as they relate to contracts, copyright, fair use, and much more. These concepts are key to many for a successful career in the film industry and beyond.

Join DC Shorts International Film Festival during festival week (Sept 9-19, dcshorts.com) for two edifying filmmaker workshops conducted by WALA (Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts) and George Mason University Scalia Law School’s Arts and Entertainment Advocacy Clinic.

These virtual filmmaker workshops are free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Saturday, Sept 11, 2021

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Entertainment Law 101 for Filmmakers with WALA

Attorneys Brian Frankel and John Mason of WALA will provide an overview of key legal concepts for filmmakers, including copyright, fair use, trademark, contracts, funding, business organizations and more.

immediately following:

3:00pm – 4:00pm

WALA/GMU Legal Drop-In Clinic

Questions about filmmaking and the law? Drop by virtually for a conversation with Terrica Carrington (Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic), and Maggie Gladson (WALA) and the students of the Arts & Entertainment Advocacy Clinic supervised by Prof. Sandra Aistars as they answer pre-submitted questions.

Submit your questions while registering on Eventbrite or send an email to legalservices@waladc.org.

Event Details

• Date

  September 11, 2021

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• Time

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

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• Partner

  DC Shorts

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• Venue

  Online