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CLA's Film & Music Seminars

California Lawyers for the Arts is pleased to present two of their most popular workshops:
2006 Film and Media Business Seminar
Saturday, September 30, 2006
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Loyola Law School

In the film and television industry it's not only what you know, but who you know. California Lawyers for the Arts is giving you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and contacts necessary to succeed in this industry. Join us for a day of learning and networking with other filmmakers, industry professionals, lawyers and students in this area of entertainment. This annual seminar will consist of a keynote address and four panel discussions entitled:

THE LEGAL BASICS OF THE FILM INDUSTRY
What you need to know legally about casting, guilds, attorneys, agents, manager, taxes, etc.

THE BUSINESS OF FILMMAKING
Financing, distributing, and accounting in the film industry: what everyone should know about raising and spending money.

CYBERSPACE: NEW FILM LAW
Cyberspace, the internet and the future of film: what's out there, and how do you utilize it legally

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
Copyright, trademark, and other issues that may arise in film and other interactive media.

Attendees will also be provided with a handbook of useful information including forms, sample contracts and relevant articles.

Admission:

General $65
CLA/co-sponsors members $55
Students & Seniors $30
Early Registration Discount -$5.00
Volume 2006 materials only $15.00

MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education): C.L.A. has been approved to issue 5.5 hours of credit for this seminar. C.L.A. certifies that this activity conforms to the standard for approved education activities prescribed by the
rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum legal education.
Please add $55 processing fee. (Total Admission Price: $120)

To register, please contact C.L.A. at (310) 998-5590.
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2006 Music Business Seminar
Saturday, October 28, 2006
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
LA Music Academy

This is a daylong seminar aimed to educate emerging musicians and entertainment attorneys about relevant legal issues affecting artists and entertainers. Speakers are experts in each of these fields, including music executives,
musicians and attorneys. This annual seminar will consist of a keynote address and four panel discussions entitled:

MARKETING YOUR MUSIC ONLINE
Nowadays, musicians have several options on how to get their music heard without assistance from a record label. This panel will include several
representatives of the "online music boom" and how musicians can make the most of their options online.

MUSIC RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Numerous legal issues surround musicians that have broken into or are in the process of breaking into the entertainment industry. Thus, five panelists including lawyers and business affairs representatives will overview basic
concepts including copyrights, contracts, and general advice on how to protect your music this day and age.

TURNING YOUR MUSIC INTO MONEY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: PUBLISHING & LICENSING REVENUE STREAMS
Every musician dreams of turning his or her life's work into money that he or she can make a living off of. This panel will summarize the process on how signed musicians go about collecting compensation, royalties, and other
revenues in return for their work.

GETTING YOUR BAND SIGNED - A&R PANEL
Before anyone can make money off of their music, they have to get signed first! Thus, the Artists and Repertoire Panel will include several record label representatives who will describe the "spark" or "X-factor" that they look for which gets particular individuals, groups, or bands signed to a contract with their respective companies.

Attendees will also be provided with a handbook of useful information including forms, sample contracts and relevant articles. Light Breakfast will be served, but lunch is on your own.

Admission:

General $65
CLA/co-sponsors members $55
Students & Seniors $30
Early Registration Discount (October 14) -$5.00
Volume 2006 materials $15.00

MCLE (Minimum Continuing Legal Education): C.L.A. has been approved to issue 5.5 hours of credit for this seminar. C.L.A. certifies that this activity conforms to the standard for approved education activities prescribed by the
rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum legal education.
Please add $55 processing fee. (Total Admission Price: $120)

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To register for either event, please contact C.L.A. at (310) 998-5590.

Hope to see you there!!!!

ABOUT CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS: C.L.A. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering creative people. C.L.A. provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, education programs and publications, a resource
library, and community development projects to more than 10,000 artists and arts organizations annually throughout the State of California. For more information, visit http://www.CALawyersForTheArts.org

California Lawyers for the Arts
1641 18th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
PHONE: 310.998.5590
FAX: 310.998.5594