Author Archives: Gordon Firemark

Theatre Producers make historic vote to form L.A. League

A room full of producers with a wide variety of concerns voted unanimously to form a new, independent organization, a trade association

MovieBeat – part deux

On the heels of my last appearance, I was honored to be asked back for a second appearance on  Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat   to round out  a live (and recorded) conversation about independent film financing. Rex and I talked at length about the current state of the economic climate for film investment, crowdfunding, and the components of…

Entertainment Law Update Podcast Episode 030 – The JOBS Act, Crowdfunding, and more

In this Episode:

Crowdfunding after the JOBS Act becomes law
Viacom wins appellate round against YouTube
Magic Tricks – how to keep ‘em secret
Art Collector v. Artist?
and more…

What is a (theatre) Producer?

If you’ve ever wondered just what a theatre producer does, watch this 3-1/2 minute video from Theatre Producer Academy, my 19-lesson e-learning course for producers of all experience levels.
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Recent Media appearances: Rex Sikes’ MovieBeat and Audacity to Podcast

Gordon Firemark has been featured as a guest on two online radio programs: Rex Sikes’ Movie Beat and The Audacity to Podcast.

Profile on Southwestern Law’s Biederman Blog.

I’m flattered to have been profiled on the Biederman Blog at Southwestern Law School, of which I’m an alum, and now teach Theatre Law.  Interested in knowing more about what makes me tick?  Check out the profile at: http://biedermanblog.com/music/q-and-a-theater-law-with-gordon-firemark/#more-4302   Tweet

DON’T SIGN THAT! – Webinar April 17th.

On April 17th, at 10am PST, I’ll be joining my friend Adam Leipzig for a teleseminar entitled : “DON’T SIGN THAT!  What every entrepreneur & artist needs to know about contracts, law & more” Specially designed for artists & entrepreneurs who don’t have big bucks to spend on legal advice, this 90-minute telephone seminar will…

Quoted on ReelGrok about Crowdfunding and the JOBS Act

With the signing of the JOBS Act, crowdfunding for investment in entertainment projects like films, plays and musicals is a step closer to becoming a viable option, but the risk of fraud is significant, and producers using this approach must still comply with significant anti-fraud rules.

Entertainment Law Update – Episode 29

Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark, Tamera Bennett and Erin Jacobson roundup recent cases and stories with news, analysis and commentary, by attorneys, for attorneys and others in the industry.

Asked & Answered: What obligations when author is dead and publisher can’t be found?

Entertainment Lawyer answers a question about using books as source material for a screenplay, when the authors and publishers can’t be located.