{"id":231742,"date":"2025-07-07T20:49:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=121077"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:49:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T20:49:22","slug":"founders-legal-launches-founders-film-initiative-to-bring-accessible-legal-support-to-the-entertainment-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/07\/07\/founders-legal-launches-founders-film-initiative-to-bring-accessible-legal-support-to-the-entertainment-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Founders Legal Launches \u2018Founders Film Initiative\u2019 to Bring Accessible Legal Support to the Entertainment Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Atlanta, Georgia<\/span> Legal planning is often the last line item on a film or television production budget\u2014until it becomes the most urgent. A missed agreement, an unlicensed track, or a title conflict can delay a release, trigger litigation, or derail financing. Yet many producers, creatives, and investors still assume legal support is either out of reach or not essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Founders Legal<\/b>\u00a0is launching the\u00a0<\/span>Founders Film Initiative<\/b>\u00a0to change that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Led by\u00a0<\/span>Beth B. Moore<\/b><\/a>, senior counsel and veteran entertainment attorney, the initiative introduces a\u00a0<\/span>flex-fee legal model <\/b>tailored to the realities of production. It uses AI to estimate legal costs based on budget\u2014typically between\u00a0<\/span>1.5%\u20135%<\/b>\u2014and caps fees accordingly. Any overages greater than 10% are treated as\u00a0<\/span>deferred compensation<\/b>, paid only if the project earns revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe built Founders Film to help creative teams avoid preventable risks and move forward with clarity,\u201d said Moore. \u201cLegal doesn\u2019t have to be expensive or unpredictable. It just has to be planned.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Risks Are Real\u2014Even for Well-Resourced Productions<\/b><\/p>\n

In 2024, the romantic comedy\u00a0<\/span>Together<\/span><\/i>, starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, made headlines after a lesser-known project (<\/span>Better Half<\/span><\/i>) alleged copyright infringement. Whether or not the claim holds up in court, the impact is real: reputational damage, legal costs, and potential distribution delays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Across the industry, early legal oversights are more common than most admit. Productions frequently skip over essentials like copyright registration before development, clear IP ownership agreements between collaborators, or title searches to flag possible trademark conflicts. Music rights, location releases, and vague distribution contracts also rank among the most common\u2014and costly\u2014omissions. These shortcuts may save money upfront but often lead to delays, disputes, and financial loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal That Moves with the Pace of Production<\/b><\/p>\n

Founders Legal<\/span><\/a> created the flex-fee model to align legal services with the way productions actually operate. The approach introduces structure and predictability without slowing down workflows. Legal estimates are tied to budget from the start. Teams know their maximum costs. And in the rare case of overage, the deferred structure ensures legal support remains affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLegal should never be the reason a project stalls,\u201d said Moore. \u201cOur model helps teams get smart about protection without losing momentum or blowing the budget.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Led by Counsel Who Knows the Industry<\/b><\/p>\n

Beth B. Moore<\/span><\/a> brings both legal precision and creative fluency to her work. With a background in film production, nonprofit arts leadership, and years of experience advising clients across the entertainment industry, she has worked with film studios, distributors, arts organizations, and festival teams. Her guidance reflects a deep understanding of how creative deals are structured\u2014and how to protect them without slowing momentum.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Founders Legal, she\u2019s part of a team that supports the full spectrum of entertainment law\u2014from rights protection and complex deal-making to litigation strategy across film, television, music, and digital media.<\/span><\/p>\n

Legal Coverage from First Pitch to Final Credit<\/b><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/span>Founders Film Initiative<\/b><\/a>\u00a0covers legal needs across the full production lifecycle. That includes drafting and negotiating talent and crew agreements, clearing music and media rights, performing IP audits and chain-of-title reviews, securing location permissions and insurance coverage, and structuring investor documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distribution agreements, equity financing frameworks, and title protection are also built in\u2014giving teams both protection and leverage during release and sales phases.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making Legal a Line Item\u2014Not a Liability<\/b><\/p>\n

By introducing structure and cost-alignment from the beginning, the Founders Film Initiative helps producers protect their work, avoid delays, and preserve creative control. The message is simple: if a production includes a budget for cinematography, it should include one for legal as well. <\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cYour story deserves protection,\u201d said Moore. \u201cAnd the people behind it do too.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information on Founders Legal visit\u00a0<\/b>founderslegal.com<\/b><\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n

About Founders Legal<\/span><\/h3>\n

Founders Legal <\/b>is a forward-thinking, full-service law firm based in Atlanta, GA, with a national footprint and a focus on innovation. The firm provides legal counsel in intellectual property, corporate law, litigation, and emerging technologies. Its team of attorneys brings a blend of deep technical experience and legal strategy to industries ranging from software and AI to media, health, entertainment, and energy. Founders Legal\u2019s mission is to deliver cost-effective, client-aligned legal solutions that move as fast as its clients do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Information<\/span><\/h3>\n

Business:<\/b>\u00a0Founders Legal<\/span>
\n<\/span>Contact Name:<\/b>\u00a0Beth B. Moorex<\/span>
\n<\/span>Email:<\/b>\u00a0bmoore@founderslegal.com<\/span>
\n<\/span>Website:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/founderslegal.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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