What is this class about?
We will work on empowering you to confidently protect your projects and understand the legalities that shape the creative industry.
Save time and jump-start your legal documents
Legal contracts included
Why should I join?
Tailored from personal experience and revelations
Industry insights
Frameworks that every creator should know
Legal Essentials
Retain as much control over your work as possible
creative freedom
Ensure your creative output is legally protected
Protect Your Work
Secure intellectual property over your ideas and talents
Save money
If you're interested in working in the media, entertainment, or technology, and the legal jargon seems like a foreign language, this course is designed for you. It's perfect for those who are about to sign their first contract as well as those seeking to better understand the pits and falls of legal frameworks governing the creative industry.
Who is this for?
What will I learn?
Navigating Delivery Requirements
Discover the essentials of managing delivery requirements, the importance of detailed release forms and how to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
Understanding Contracts
Neil will teach you the foundational knowledge of reading and understanding contracts, and how to focus on identifying key clauses that impact your work and rights directly.
The Ins and Outs of Agreements
Learn about the nuances of various agreements, including FNFR and shopping agreements and how to approach them to safeguard your interests.
Claiming Your Intellectual Property
Understand the basics of intellectual property, its importance in protecting your creative endeavors and effective tactics for negotiating your rights in any legal situation.
Neil Mandt is a 5-Time Emmy Winner, Producer of the Golden Globe Awards, movies for Disney & A24 and 3,000+ episodes of network television
With his deep understanding of both content creation and emerging technologies, Mandt continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment, merging the art of storytelling with the latest in tech to create unforgettable experiences.
Meet your instructor
Neil Mandt
Testimonials
Neil is the most diverse entrepreneur I’ve worked with during my 15 years in the entertainment industry. Neil’s entrepreneurial success is consistent and vast. If there’s anything you don’t know, Neil is your guy with the answer.
EVP International TV Distribution at MGM
MATT VASSALO
Neil has always been ahead of the curve and a very valuable source for me as someone who seems to have a fabulous grasp of the shifts and evolution of the media space particularly in the areas of AI, AR and VR. He has been a great teacher, adviser and friend.
Co-Owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers
Larry Paul
I've known Neil Mandt for more than two decades, and I can say with confidence he is an incredible entrepreneur with content creation skills like no one else in my circle. I trust Neil!
NFL Hall of Fame Football Player
BARRY SANDERS
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