80 Entertainment Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 MGMT X 403.01 Legal Primer for the Film & TV Entertainment Business ENTERTAINMENT For more information call (310) 825-9064, email 4.0 units [email protected], or visit This unique course explores key legal principles and con- entertainment.uclaextension.edu. tractual relationships within the film and television industry through a dynamic assortment of lectures and hands-on workshops. You develop a core understanding of subjects Business & Management including idea protection, copyright, defamation, privacy, and the right of publicity. In addition, you are exposed to of Entertainment key issues in manager agreements and in standard film and television agreements, including literary option/purchase MGMT X 403.31 agreements, life rights agreements, collaboration agree- The Business of Entertainment ments, and talent employment agreements. The course 4.0 units concludes with exploring independent film finance and With the entertainment industry converging into a world- distribution deals. Through learning some essential “coun- wide mass media, both business and operation models termeasures” to use when reviewing such contracts, you continue to rapidly evolve. This introductory course for are empowered in a way usually only reserved for elite producers, directors, writers, development personnel, and talent lawyers—and have a lot of fun in the process. aspiring media executives examines the changing business Reg# 380448 issues associated with the entertainment industry. Through Fee: $699 lectures, discussions with industry guests, and case stud- No refund after 25 June. ies, instruction focuses on current business and production m Online issues and introduces new business models to navigate June 21-Sept. 5 content onto new distribution platforms. Some history is Early enrollment advised. highlighted to provide a context for current practices and c & potential. The course also features opportunities to meet David Wienir, talent lawyer at United Talent Agency. Before senior entertainment industry executives in various sectors. UTA, Mr. Wienir practiced law at two top talent boutiques, Topics include financing, contracts, intellectual property where he represented Steven Spielberg and Madonna. He issues, licensing, worldwide theatrical marketing and dis- was named to Variety’s 2014 Legal Impact Report and is tribution, worldwide home entertainment marketing and the author of several acclaimed books, including Making FILM & TV MUSIC distribution, worldwide television production and distribu- It on Broadway. tion, multi-channel network distribution and opportunities, Reg# 381009 80 Business & Management 85 Film Scoring the impact of piracy, and leveraging new distribution plat- Fee: $699 of Entertainment forms. By the end of the course, students should have an No refund after 5 July. 87 Music Business understanding of the opportunities available in the business ❖ Remote Instruction 81 Acting 88 Music Production of entertainment. 11 mtgs Reg# 380421 Tuesday, 7-10pm, June 22-Aug. 31 c 82 Cinematography Fee: $699 Andrew Zucker, entertainment and Internet attorney, and No refund after 6 July. member of Isaacman, Kaufman & Painter. Mr. Zucker has 82 Directing ❖ Remote Instruction clients in all aspects of the entertainment industry, including 11 mtgs Emmy-winning actors, producers, show-runners, and motion 83 Film & TV Development picture and reality television production companies. Wednesday, 7-10pm, June 23-Sept. 1 c Chris Donahue, an Oscar and Emmy-award winner. He 84 Post-Production works as a producer, media executive, and consultant MGMT X 448.84 85 Producing involved in financing, development, production, and distri- Copyright Law in the bution. He serves as a consultant on media investments for Entertainment Industry individuals and institutional investors, as well as for film- 4.0 units makers at all levels of their careers. What is intellectual property and how does it apply to the entertainment industry? As the ownership of intellectual MGMT X 403.34 property continues to be the lifeblood of the industry and Entertainment Financing: the source of income for many, this course answers these From First $ to Distribution of Profits questions while providing a general overview of intellectual 4.0 units property rights with a focus on copyright law and its role This course covers the financial aspects of each step of in the film, music, and digital online industries, including For more information call (310) 825-9064. the motion picture value chain (from development through such related areas as celebrity endorsements and branding. profit participation) and considers the implications of Specific topics covered include authorship and copyright financial choices. Designed to give you a general under- ownership, fair use, how copyrights are licensed and con- standing of how financial deals are structured, topics trolled in the entertainment industry, copyright “mechanics,” include how film financing is secured, connecting the (such as registration and notice), copyright legislation and production budget to the financing, when a completion Congress, and duration of copyright. Also examined is the guarantor is required, and the various types of domestic role of copyright in the entertainment industry and its No-Cost Virtual and international distribution arrangements. You also interaction with other business and legal principles, key learn about third-party profit participation agreements court cases, and international copyright protection. and the practical aspects and procedures that underlie Reg# 381010 them; terms and definitions that impact bottom line Fee: $699 considerations, including contingent compensation; dis- No refund after 25 June. Entertainment tribution fees and expenses; the producer’s share of profit; m Online distinctions between production, distribution, and market- June 21-Sept. 5 ing costs; and how these costs may significantly impact Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c & recoupment and profits. Jaia Thomas, Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment Reg# 380447 attorney. Ms. Thomas represents writers, producers, direc- Studies Seminars tors, and talent in television and film, while assisting profes- Fee: $699 No refund after 25 June. sional athletes with intellectual property protection. She is m Online also a guest columnist for Forbes. To support our student community during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we June 21-Sept. 5 c are offering FREE virtual seminars for the Summer quarter! Jeanette B. Milio, feature film and television producer and financier who ran a media fund that invested in the produc- These free seminars offer a chance to learn, grow, and network while at home. tion, acquisition, and worldwide distribution of over 40 television and theatrical projects for HBO, Showtime, ABC, The seminars will be conducted over Zoom and will be led by industry USA Network, Disney, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Warner Bros. professionals. and others. For More Information entertainment.uclaextension.edu/free-seminars Enroll at uclaextension.edu or call (800) 825-9971 Entertainment 81 MGMT X 404.2 THEATER X 407.78 Production Accounting for Improvisation Techniques for the Actor: Film and Television A Course in Spontaneity 4.0 units 4.0 units Responsible for maintaining financial controls and financial Gain experiential understanding of improvisational acting reporting of all production funds, the production accountant and develop a strong improvisational perspective essential must provide timely and accurate reporting of the financial to scripted work. Through theater games and improvised information that will enable the producers to maximize scenes, develop tools to make you more trusting of your production values. This comprehensive course covers own impulses and more generous with your fellow actors. duties, including set up and oversight of all accounting Learn to go for active choices to play at the top of your functions (i.e. budgeting, cost reporting, accounts payable, intelligence and at the service of the scene. Actors also accounts receivable, petty cash, purchase orders, BTL experience that the best comedy comes out of listening and payroll, ATL payroll, per diem, and banking) and knowledge responding honestly, not “going for jokes.” of signatory guilds and unions. Other topics include related Reg# 380875 software; insurance; labor laws; and production tax credits, Fee: $699 rebates, and refunds. Guest speakers are included. No refund after 26 June. Film & Television Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with basic production terminol- ❖ Remote Instruction ogy and some accounting knowledge is helpful. 11 mtgs Reg# 381013 Tuesday, 7-10pm, June 22-Aug. 31 Fee: $699 Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. c No refund after 4 July. Toni Attell, Emmy-nominated actor, comedian, and mime Certificates and ❖ Remote Instruction whose background includes a variety of work in theater, 11 mtgs film, and television. Ms. Attell has opened for Jay Leno, Steve Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 21-Aug. 30 Martin, and Robin Williams and has guest-starred on Saturday, 10am-5pm, July 10 numerous television dramas and sitcoms. No meeting July 5. c Specializations Aved Savoulian, audit manager and production accountant, THEATER X 407.42 NBC Universal Feature Pictures, who has has held previous Inside Stanislavski: positions at CBS Television and Fox Sports Networks Applications for the Screen Actor Gain the Skills to Take Your Career to the