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Filmmaker Glossary
Every term you'll encounter in the independent film world — defined clearly.
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All-Rights Deal
A distribution agreement granting the distributor every type of distribution right.
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Chain of Title
The documented history of ownership rights to a film.
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DCP
Digital Cinema Package — the standard digital format for theatrical film projection.
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Deliverables
The technical and legal materials a distributor requires to release your film.
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E&O Insurance
Errors & Omissions insurance protecting against intellectual property claims.
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Fiscal Sponsorship
A mechanism allowing filmmakers to receive tax-deductible donations through a nonprofit.
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Four-Wall
Renting a theater outright to self-distribute your film theatrically.
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Minimum Guarantee
An advance payment from a distributor against future royalties.
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Music Clearances
Licensing music for use in your film across different formats and territories.
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SAG-AFTRA Agreement
The union contract governing actors' wages and working conditions.
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Split Rights Deal
A distribution model where different rights are licensed to different distributors.
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Test
TEsting
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VOD
Video on Demand — digital distribution of films through streaming or download.
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