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Hello, Is anyone familiar with the process of paying SAG actors a 'signing bonus' for the bulk of their pay to avoid paying the 17% fringe benefits? For example, instead of paying $100k + 17% for 117k, you would pay $30k salary + 17% for $35,100. The remaining $70k would be paid as a signing...

Hi, Does anyone know of a knowledgeable, indie friendly, CPA who can assist on taxes and other production related matters? Any recommendations are much appreciated. Thanks

Hi, If I want to go 100% by the book, which forms do I need when paying cast/crew? From my understanding there is W9 and 1099? Is the W9 to prove immigration status? and the 1099 is for independent contractors? I guess in California neither cast/crew can legally be declared indpt...

Hello, I would like to raise the profile of a film within Hollywood to help secure the best possible distribution deal. Would a publicist help me achieve this? If no, what would be the best course of action? Thanks... Best Mike

Hello, If a Canadian incorporated production wants to shoot in California, legally, do they have to setup a California LLC, or can they fly in, film and leave? Thanks Mike

Hello, Does anyone know how, if at all, SAG enforces the definition of a 'non-professional' performer for the ultra low budget agreement? I spoke to a SAG lady on the phone and she said SAG, SAG eligible actors and 'professional' actors would all be incorporated into the agreement by default...

Hello, If you use SAG actors in a non-SAG film can the film be distributed, or can SAG block the release? What are the ramifications? Thanks Mike

Hello, I recently completed a feature film and would like to bypass the sales agent route and sell it myself. I'm considering getting a booth at AFM. Do you think it's worth it? Can I make sales without going to a major film market? If I can, is it even worth the considerable cost of getting a...

Hello, If I don't go through a payroll company to pay my cast and crew can I still legitimately declare these as expenses for tax purposes? I would pay by cheque but I wouldn't deduct anyone's taxes or anything like that... Thanks Mike

Hello, Who owns the copyright in the film if there are multiple investors and producers? Also, if an investor financed 100% of the movie but had nothing to do with the actual production, would they be considered the copyright holder? The standard seems to have shifted over the years so I'm...

Hello, Does anyone know where I can get a list of all international distributors in one neat and tidy document? If the distributors were further broken down into high end and low end distributors that would be even better. If such a thing exists and someone could point me to it I would be...