The Seay Firm is honored to announce the recognition of John Seay as a 2018 Legal Elite in the Entertainment Law field by Georgia Trend, yet again! Georgia Trend is a statewide publication focusing on Georgia business, politics and economic development since 1985. Their annual recognition of “Legal Elite” names the state’s top attorneys in 16 practice areas […]
Four Things to Know About Option Agreements
What is an Option Agreement? In the film industry, an option agreement is an agreement between a producer and an author of a book, play, article, or screenplay. A well-drafted option agreement is actually comprised of two different agreements: (1) the option agreement, which gives the producer the right to develop and “shop” the screenplay […]
6 Things Artists & Producers Should Know About Beat Lease Agreements
Not that you need me to tell you this, but the music industry can be intimidating. As artists and producers, you’ll confront a variety of agreements as you navigate your careers. Today, I’m going to break down a problematic but popular type of agreement between artists and producers: Beat Lease Agreements. What is a Beat […]
Understanding the Georgia Musical Tax Credit
The new Georgia Musical Tax Credit applies to qualifying touring musicals and recorded musical performances. Photo credit: Pixabay https://pixabay.com After the success of Georgia’s production tax credit, the state enacted a new tax credit to boost the music industry. On January 1, 2018, Georgia’s Musical Tax Credit went into full effect, and the tax credit grants qualifying […]