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We asked entertainment attorney, Brian Bruckno, back for a 2nd interview to talk to us about the world of managers and agents. If you like the show ENTOURAGE, you’ll love this episode! To learn more about Brian, check out his website. For more helpful links provided by our guest are:

• California Lawyers for the Arts. Available to assist writers with legal questions related to the arts. www.calawyersforthearts.org
  Additional Sources:
• Hollywood Representation Directory.
  Lists contact information of agents, managers, entertainment lawyers, publicity companies, casting directors. www.hcdonline.com
• Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry, by Mark Litwak, Esq.
  This book provides a great overview of a very complex industry.
• Creative Screenwriting Podcast (see iTunes)
  Interviews with a-list writers about their struggles getting into the business
• On The Page Podcast (see iTunes)
  More of the technical side of screenwriting and interviews with agents, lawyers, producers

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The show that gives you the inside scoop on how to break in to the entertainment industry

Brian Brunkow, an entertainment attorney based out of southern California, gives us the skinny on what legal considerations the indie filmmaker needs to think about and helps us navigate the tricky world of the Copyright Office, the WGA (Writers Guild of America – West) and protecting your intellectual property. Learn more about Brian at http://mindvenue.com/.

A few additional notes Brian asked that we include after posting his interview: WGA represents writers for TV and film. It is a union and requires industry work for membership but non-members may register their scripts, treatments thru this group as a cheap, quick alternative to the copyright office.

Do new writers have to give up legal protection to get their foot in the door in Hollywood? To clarify his response, Brian writes that “writers should take steps prior to submitting scripts and meeting with agents/managers or producers by (1) registering with the WGA or Copyright Office, (2) carefully review (and understand) Releases they are asked to sign prior to any submission or meeting and (3) establish when “pay for use of idea or script” kicks in.”

So, taking basic steps on the front end is important but it is also important to get the script out there to be read and passed around – this creates a somewhat unavoidable risk of theft but there are thousands of literary works registered with the WGA per year so it is a risk each writer needs to evaluate given their circumstances.

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The show that gives you the inside scoop on how to break in to the entertainment industry

Jessica Sitomer wrote the book on having a successful career in the entertainment industry. No, literally. She did. And it’s called “And… Action: Powerful, Proven and Proactive Strategies to Achieve Success in the Entertainment Industry.” Learn more about her at http://thegreenlightcoach.com/ and be sure to click on the tab for her blog while you’re there.

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Steve and Lee, a.k.a. The Clever Cleaver Brothers, share with us their story of blazing their own trail as celebrity chefs. I appreciated their insight on how to know when you know it’s time to pursue your passion full time vs. “not quitting your day job.” Halfway through the interview, we get a quick peak into their trademark style as tag-team celebrity chefs. Learn more about them at http://clevercleaver.com/

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In our interview with Eroc Winter, producer/director of the TV show, O.C. Lifestyle, he tells us about growing up in Orange County and slowly gravitating toward wanting to become a TV cameraman. He talks about how taking jobs in the industry even if you don’t think they will advance your career. He also explains how to get noticed and take a simple internship to the next level. Check out some of his beautiful photography at http://wintervisuals.com/

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