Has anyone out there actually inked a distribution deal? What is the clearance process? Do distributors want to see copies of every actor release, painting and sculpture release, animator's work for hire agreement, editor's work for hire agreement, trademark and copyright agreement, etc? Or does their errors and omissions insurance company want to see the legal papers? If you DON'T have a release will a distributor handle a DVD if YOU assume liability or if you assume liability based on a valid verbal contract (instead of a missing actor's release)??
Do distributors always license rights to do their OWN manufacturing of DVD's OR do they sometimes order DVD product that YOU manufacture?
Do distributors always license rights to do their OWN manufacturing of DVD's OR do they sometimes order DVD product that YOU manufacture?