I've said it before and I'll say it again, a good entertainment attorney is worth his/her weight in gold.
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Acting : ‘The Blair Witch Project’ Actors Call Out ‘Reprehensible Behavior’ After Missing Out on Profits for Decades: ‘Don’t Do What We Did’ by Richard "RB" Botto
Founder and CEO at Stage 32 ♦ Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
8 months ago
‘The Blair Witch Project’ Actors Call Out ‘Reprehensible Behavior’ After Missing Out on Profits for Decades: ‘Don’t Do What We Did’
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You're right, Richard "RB" Botto. I hate it that they're going through that. It's a warning for actors, writers, filmmakers, etc.
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That's why it's so important to educate yourself as much as possible about the larger entertainment industry and what your options are so that when the time is right, you're ready to pursue opportunities with your best foot forward. Thank you for sharing this, Richard "RB" Botto!
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Couldn't agree more, Ashley Renee Smith. No excuse not to have at least a rudimentary understanding of the inner workings of the biz.
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It's like that old saying - "there's a reason the word 'business' is twice as long as the word 'show'. It's so important to have an understanding of how the industry operates and where the value lies long term in the creative work you do.
One great way to educate yourself on how deals are structured is Stage 32's Key Production Legal Agreements Master Certification. If anyone in the community wants to check it out, here's a link: https://stage32.myabsorb.com/#/curricula/19d0b78c-bf10-4518-aaa3-2d6450d...
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That is oh soooo true Richard "RB" Botto and a partner/counselor as well.