Legal Question in Entertainment Law in New York
i was not paid for a movie i was in
in 2001 i was filmed in a documentary , i signed an agreement to be in the film and if any profit was made i was to receive %10 devided between the 7 of us that were in it. i made many efforts to contact and collect the money owed to me ,but nothing came of it. how do i find out how much the movie made , what is owded to me and how i collect?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: i was not paid for a movie i was in
If the film was commercially released (i.e., in theaters, on television or DVD) it shouldn't be difficult to find out the film's gross but I'd need to know the film's name. If you wish, you can contact me and I'll try to get you the information.
Re: i was not paid for a movie i was in
You file a lawsuit and do discovery. Let me know if you want assistance with this.
Re: i was not paid for a movie i was in
Your next step will be based upon what the agreement you had with the people who produced the documentary. Sometimes in these agreements there is an audit clause that lays out exactly how you go about determining what money was made. The best course of action for you would to be to speak with an attorney and have them review the agreement you signed to advise you what your rights are in this situation. Please feel free to contact my firm if we can be of assistance in this matter.
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