Media and creative industries

Media, multimedia, streaming content over mobiles, production, publishing, convergence...

OUT-LAW Guides (UK law)

The sub judice rule and contempt of court
Publishing matters which are under court consideration can land you in prison.
Clearing rights for film and television
Without the correct clearances, you can be prevented from distributing your work in certain territories or over certain media. Here we discuss how to get clearances.
Co-development and co-production
If you embark on co-development or co-production it is important that the arrangement between you and your co-producer(s) is clear and set out in a contract. Here we discuss the terms of those agreements.
Distribution and exploitation of film and TV rights
A discussion of television distribution, common provisions in distribution agreements, e.g. commission, territories and duration, and secondary rights.