Events and Workshops

Upcoming events

• Producer's Representatives for Independent Filmmakers

  • When
    Saturday, February 11, 2012
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Limited free parking available onsite in spaces marked "Visitors of the Ken Edwards Center." Additional $5 parking available at 3rd & Broadway.)

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  Producer's Representatives for Independent Filmmakers with Mark Litwak, Esq.
  
  

  Producer's representatives assist filmmakers in arranging financing, marketing and distribution of their films. They play a distinctly different role than talent agents, managers, distributors, sales agents or attorneys. This seminar explores how to choose a producer's rep, and how they can help filmmakers devise a distribution strategy, navigate the festival circuit, and avoid common pitfalls. Topics include conducting due diligence of potential distributors, understanding the common terms of distribution agreements, how producer's reps are compensated, determining the terms of a fair deal and understanding what producer's reps look for in a client and/or film. Handouts include a list of producer's reps, a self-defense checklist, and a sample producer's rep retainer agreement. 

  
  

  Mark Litwak, Esq. is a veteran entertainment attorney and producer's representative with offices in Beverly Hills, California. As a producer's representative he has secured distribution for more than fifty feature films. Litwak is the author of six books including: Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood, Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry, Contracts for the Film and Television Industry, and Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Films. He is also the author of the popular CD-ROM program Movie Magic Contracts. 

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• Visit Cuba with California Lawyers for the Arts

  • When
    Thursday, February 16, 2012
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  • Location
    Cuba

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  California Lawyers for the Arts presents an exciting professional research trip to CUBA! 

  
  

  As a current member of CLA and a professional in the field of law, legal policy, art policy and culture, or as an allied professional, this trip is open to you so that you may do serious research on these fields of study in Cuba. Click here for more details!

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• Relax with Tax

  • When
    Saturday, February 18, 2012
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    San Francisco Bay Area Location TBD

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  Relax With Tax

  with Tom Andres, J.D.,C.P.A.
  

  
  

  Don't miss this half-day seminar on the essentials of income tax for individual artists of all disciplines. Learn how artists and artists groups can efficiently track income and expense throughout the year and how to correctly file their taxes. 

  
  

  Topics will include record keeping, form 1040, Schedule C, and self-employment schedule, deductions, hobby losses, home offices and more. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Comprehensive tax workbook "The Art of Deduction" included with paid admission.

  
  

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  $30 for CLA Members

  $40 for Non-Members

  $20 for C.L.A. Student Members & C.L.A. Senior Members

  
  

  ADD $5 for registration and payment "at-the-door"

  
  

  San Francisco Bay Area Location TBD
  

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• Artist Gallery Consignment and Public Art Contracts

  • When
    Saturday, February 25, 2012
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    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave. 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042

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  Artist Gallery Consignment and Public Art Contracts
  with Louis Greenwald, Esq.
  
  

  
  

  In this workshop, we will discuss typical provisions in artist/gallery consignment agreements and public art contracts.  We will cover common contract clauses, while focusing on ways to avoid pitfalls and common mistakes. We will also go over strategies for negotiating the best possible deal. You will learn how to review and analyze artist/gallery consignment agreements and public art contracts, how to make sense of any legalese, and how to make sure you do not sign something you will later regret.

  
  

  Louis E. Greenwald, Esq., a partner at the law firm Choi & Greenwald, practices employment law, contract law, and art law. Mr. Greenwald has represented numerous artists, art galleries, art foundries, art appraisers, and museums. Mr. Greenwald has extensive experience representing artists regarding public art projects, including contract review and negotiations and dispute resolution.
  

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• Basic Mediation Skills Training

  • Start
    Thursday, March 08, 2012
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    5:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, March 10, 2012
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sacramento - Location to be announced.

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  Basic Mediation Skills Training

  
  

  Learn the art of mediation and conflict resolution!

  
  

  This training is open to those who are new to mediation, as well as to those who wish to refresh their skills. Topics include communication and listening skills, the mediation process, confidentiality, neutrality, ethics, and more. For those interested in applying to volunteer on our AAMS and SMC mediator panels, this training is essential. 

  Whether you are involved in human resources, legal services or management,  wish to develop your interpersonal skills, or are starting out on a new career path, you will find this training indispensable.

  
  

  This training is approved for 15 hours of MCLE credit.  

   

  Thursday, March 8th  -  5pm-8pm

  Friday, March 9th  -  8:30am-5pm

  Saturday, March 10th  -  8:30am-5pm

  
  

  Registration Fee:  $450
  

  Early Registration Discounted fee (register by February 10, 2012):  $400

  15 MCLE Credit-hours:  $150

  Registration includes materials, refreshments, and light supper on March 8th.

  
  

  Cancellation Policy:  Refunds, less a $75 administrative fee, may be given with a written request through Friday, March 2, 2012.  Refunds are not available after March 2, 2012.  

  
  

  E-mail bonnie.kneitel@calawyersforthearts.org with any questions.

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• Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed

  • When
    Saturday, March 10, 2012
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Limited free parking available onsite in spaces marked "Visitors of the Ken Edwards Center." Additional $5 parking available at 3rd & Broadway.)

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  Relax with Tax for Artists and the Self-Employed

  with Abe Carnow, C.P.A.

  
  

  Don't miss this annual seminar on the essentials of income tax for

  individual artists and artist groups of all disciplines, and the

  self-employed. Learn how you can efficiently track income and expenses throughout the year and correctly file your taxes. Topics will include record keeping, form 1040, Schedule C, the self-employment schedule, deductions, hobby losses, home offices, and more.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  A comprehensive workbook, "The Art of Deduction," is included with the admission fee.  Additional handouts will also be provided.
  

  
  

  Abe Carnow is very active in tax practice and tax education. As a nationwide lecturer for Gear Up Tax Seminars, Abe teaches other accountants about individual income taxation, business income taxation, and ethics. In his tax practice, Abe works with a variety of professionals, including graphic artists, performers, and other service professionals. From 1974-1990, Abe worked for the Internal Revenue Service, in the examination and appeals divisions. Abe has been presenting C.L.A.'s annual tax workshop for artists in Los Angeles since 1993.

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• Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines

  • When
    Thursday, March 22, 2012
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    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Center for Contemporary Art Sacramento, 1519 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

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  Copyright Workshop for Artists of All Disciplines
  With Stephen Davis, Esq.
  
  
  Attorney Stephen Davis will be presenting an overview of Copyright Law. Topics include What is Copyright, International Copyright, How to Copyright your work, What does Copyright Protect, Pictorial, Graphic, and Sculptural works, Sound Recordings, What rights are secured for copyright owners, Co-ownership, Collective Work and much more. There will also be a Q and A.
  
  Stephen Davis is a partner at the law firm of Davis and Leonard in Sacramento.
  

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• Music Supervisor Agreements

  • When
    Saturday, April 28, 2012
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Limited free parking available onsite in spaces marked "Visitors of the Ken Edwards Center." Additional $5 parking available at 3rd & Broadway.)

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  Music Supervisor Agreements

  with Melissa Dagodag, Esq.

  
  

  We'll discuss:
  1. The main points included in a Music Supervisor Agreement;
  2. The basics of the licenses required for music used in film and
  television; and
  3. The boilerplate desirable in most California contracts.
  
  
  

  Melissa Dagodag is a native of California and attended Stanford
  University, where she earned her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in English.  After earning her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 2000, Melissa worked as an attorney at Manatt, Phelps, and Phillips, LLP. Melissa is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Stanford Professional Women of Los Angeles, and Stanford Ideas and Connections Network. She serves on the Board of Directors of Meals on Wheels West and volunteers with California Lawyers for the Arts.
  

  
  

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