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Talent Shield provides a basic, general legal knowledge and understanding to independent creators in a cost effective way
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Our mission is to help independent creators avoid the many pitfalls that exist in the entertainment business.
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Talent Shield can help you understand what you’re being asked to sign and what changes to ask for, BEFORE YOU SIGN IT. Don’t sign something you don’t fully understand.
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We serve the needs of independent creators who very often don’t have the resources to afford the retainers and legal fees that go along with having a dedicated, experienced entertainment attorney.
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Meet Talent Shield, your 24/7 legal sidekick in the world of entertainment.
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Aspiring Singer
Navigating the entertainment industry's legal landscape was daunting until I found Talent Shield. Their team of expert lawyers provided me with personalized, clear, and actionable advice. It’s comforting to know I have a reliable legal team.
Social Media Influencer
I started using Talent Shield as a social media influencer to manage my legal queries, and it's been an absolute lifesaver. The platform is user-friendly, and the advice I get is always spot on. Support from real lawyers is a huge deal.
Aspiring Actor
The legal support I've received from Talent Shield as a new actress has been phenomenal. Their lawyers are not only knowledgeable about entertainment law It’s like having a trusted legal advisor by my side at every step of my journey.
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Our Mission
Our vision at Talent Shield is to provide a basic, general legal knowledge and understanding to independent creators in a cost effective way.
We aim to prevent independent creators from getting taken advantage of through Talent Shield’s process of providing education, timely answers to legal questions, limited document review and referrals to experienced attorneys.
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Gold Plan
- Unlimited, 24/7 access to Talent Shield’s Platform including:
- Access to Legal AI Assistant ? Talent Shield's AI chat assistant is trained on 20 years of entertainment law experience, information, and attorney-written contract templates.
- Access to Talent Shield's Community
- Unlimited access to pre-recorded Q&A videos by entertainment attorneys about various topics.
- Unlimited access to live Q&A virtual meetups with entertainment attorneys about various topics.
- FREE Unlimited Access to Customizable Producer Deal Memo Template ? A Producer Deal Memo is a short form producer agreement typically between a recording artist and music producer. A shorter agreement is easier for both sides to understand without paying a lawyer.
Platinum Plan
- Unlimited, 24/7 access to Talent Shield’s Platform including:
- Access to Legal AI Assistant ? Talent Shield’s AI chat assistant is trained on 20 years of entertainment law experience, information, and attorney-written contract templates.
- Access to Talent Shield's Community
- Unlimited access to pre-recorded Q&A videos by entertainment attorneys about various topics.
- Unlimited access to live Q&A virtual meetups with entertainment attorneys about various topics.
- Unlimited Access to Customizable Contract Templates ? Talent Shield’s contract templates are customizable and are designed and developed by entertainment attorneys with 20 years of experience.
- Producer Deal Memos ? A Producer Deal Memo is a short form producer agreement typically between a recording artist and music producer. A shorter agreement is easier for both sides to understand without paying a lawyer and often used for smaller projects, initial agreements, or when parties want to quickly formalize a basic understanding before drafting a more detailed contract.
- Producer Long Form Agreements ? A Long Form Producer Agreement is a longer, more detailed agreement between a recording artist and producer. They are primarily used for major projects or collaborations where clarity and detailed terms are essential to protect the interests of all parties involved.
- Live Performance Agreements ? A Live Performance Agreement is a contract typically between an artist and the venue organizer or promoter when the artist performs live at an event, venue, or festival.
- Talent/Actor Agreements ? A Talent or Actor Agreement is typically between an actor and a production company, casting director, or other entity involved in the creation of film, television, theater, or other performance-based projects. Most agencies, production companies and studios will provide an agreement, but it is useful for the actor or talent to have their own agreement templates, especially for smaller budget projects.
- Celebrity/Influencer Endorsement Agreements ? A Celebrity or Influencer Endorsement Agreement is usually between a brand or company and a celebrity or social media influencer. This agreement outlines the terms under which the celebrity or influencer will promote or endorse the brand’s products or services.
- College Athlete Endorsement Agreements ? A College Athlete Endorsement Agreement is between a college athlete and a brand, company, or organization that outlines the terms under which the athlete will endorse or promote their products or services. This agreement is especially important due to the NCAA’s NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) policy, which allows college athletes to profit from their personal brand.
- Film Director Agreements ? A Film Director Agreement is between a film director and a production company or studio, primarily used regarding the director’s services on a film.
- Artist/Photography Work For Hire Agreements ? An Artist/Photography Work For Hire Agreement is usually between an artist and a photographer, which specifies the terms under which the photographer will create and deliver photographic work. “Work For Hire" typically means that the photographer creates the work as a commissioned project, and the artist typically owns the copyright to the final images.
- Vocalist/Musician Work For Hire Agreements ? A Vocalist/Musician Work For Hire Agreement is typically between an artist or songwriter and a vocalist or musician, typically used to ensure the artist owns the musical and vocal performances in the recording(s). “Work For Hire" means that the vocalist or musician is hired to perform specific tasks, and the artist generally retains ownership of the resulting work, including any intellectual property rights.
- Mix Engineer Work For Hire Agreements ? A Mix Engineer Work for Hire Agreement is generally between a mix engineer and a music producer, artist, or record label. “Work For Hire” means the mix engineer will mix and refine audio tracks, typically for a music project, and the music producer, artist, or record label generally retains ownership of the final mixed tracks and related intellectual property rights.
- Non-Disclosure Agreements ? A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is between two or more parties that outlines confidential information shared between them and restricts the recipients from disclosing or using that information for purposes other than those specified in the agreement. NDAs are used to protect sensitive information and ensure that it remains confidential. They are often used for endorsements, IP protection, business deals, distribution and marketing, production deals, casting calls, project development and more.
- Merchandise Agreements ? A Merchandise Agreement is usually between an artist and a merchandise producer or distributor. This agreement outlines how the merchandise (featuring the artist’s branding or intellectual property) will be produced, marketed, and sold.
- Band Independent Contractor and Employee Agreements ? Band Independent Contractor and Employee Agreements are contracts used between a band and its members or external parties. The distinction between independent contractor and employee lies primarily in the nature of the working relationship and the legal implications for taxation, benefits, and other employment rights. These agreements are especially helpful when for touring and recording.
- Songwriter Split Agreements ? A Songwriter Split Agreement outlines copyright ownership splits, royalty splits and credits for a song between songwriters (including “track writers”). This simplified agreement is handy for all co-writing sessions.
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Questions About Talent Shield? We’ve Got Answers
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What kind of legal questions can Talent Shield answer?
The Talent Shield service was designed to handle a wide range of entertainment law queries, including contract reviews, copyright and trademark issues, negotiation pointers, and general legal advice for actors, TV personalities, and social media influencers. However, it's not a substitute for in-person legal counsel for complex legal matters.
How accurate and reliable is the legal advice?
The Talent Shield service is built on a robust legal knowledge base and is manned by experienced entertainment lawyers. While it provides highly accurate advice for most standard queries, we recommend consulting with our affiliated lawyers for complex or highly specific legal issues.
To book a consultation for legal representation, click here. For further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]
Is my information and the questions I ask confidential?
Absolutely. Client confidentiality is our top priority. All interactions with Talent Shield, and any subsequent consultations with lawyers, are subject to strict privacy and confidentiality agreements.
Can the Talent Shield service help me negotiate contracts?
Yes Talent Shield can provide general guidance on contract terms and what to look out for. For detailed negotiation strategies and personalized advice, we can connect you with a professional lawyer from our network who specializes in entertainment contracts (Included with our DIAMOND Package)
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