The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers,   ISBN:9780240808420

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This book takes a different approach than most entertainment law books. Instead of simply throwing a bunch of boilerplate contracts into the book, this author actually walks you through the legal timeline of a project. It's kind of like Entertainment Law for Dummies and it's very engaging and easy to read. A great reference guide as well.

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I was so hesitant about this book. I was thinkig "Pocket Lawyer?" Great, like a mini-dictionary that the Starbucks writer crowd uses and still attept to look cool with.

No, I was wrong. The information in this book is not only necessary, but vital. If you want to be a producer, this is the no-nonsense bible you've been looking for. It's straight forward and clear. The language isn't dense. Rather, it's helpful.

This is a book that can help you make the transition from, "Producering" to PRODUCER. It honestly is the real deal.

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This book is a great help and a fantastic reference. I refer to this book all the time. I usually can just open up the book to find the answer to whatever legal question I'm looking for.

My copy is all beat up and dog eared.. I never read it straight through, just skipped around to the stuff I want to know about. If I have a question, I know the answer is in there. It's more than just law, It's a guide to be in this business.

Plus, it's easy to understand. The copyright section helped me out the most.
I have produced things before, but life would've been easier with this book. They should require this book in film classes.

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Wow! I didn't realize how much I didn't know about the business until I got this book. It's organized in an easy to understand format and offers tips for avoiding costly pitfalls. It truly is like having a lawyer in your pocket without the hefty fees. Totally recommended.

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This book helps anyone who wants to do or is doing anything in entertainment be on top of their game. I carry this book with me, along with my bible (that says a lot about the book right there!) I read it every chance I get and learn so much more as a Writer/Producer, about the legalities and expectations of each member of a production team. This book is necessary for a business minded person. Crowell educates the readers in the basics of entertainment law, however he does not use language that only an attorney or judge can comprehend. He breaks concepts down in bite size pieces. I have gained a better understanding of what needs to happen in pre, pro. and post production of a film and will make sure that the many areas in film making get the attention and documentation that it needs because of this book.