[Fmpro] Rights- Film Contract

[Les Hurdle]

On Aug 10, 2006, at 7:06 AM, Dana from Serious Vanity Music wrote:

> I have to agree with Les that just the idea of losing something that is
> inherently mine when I don't really have to is just unacceptable.
>
> Yes, we love our art, which is why we studied for years and honed our 
> craft
> to the point that we are now each specialists in our field, whose 
> creations
> and content are needed by other specialists in their fields.

I wasn't quite sure how to answer Chris' earlier email to me, but I 
think you have highlighted some of the points Dana.

My neice, who is a fantastic opera singer..... but can't find the faith 
to make the leap........ is now working for an agency booking singers.  
I talk to her about singers rights, she scoffs.
'They love it'
'They don't do it for the money'
'We wont book them if they want their rights'

Sound familiar?

The problem with composers working for salaries etc without rights is 
very simple, it continues to undo the thin glue which sticks us all 
together.

Sure, some may get 401k's.......... but how about those who are made to 
give up their mech rights and 75% of the writers share..........  
usually thro ignorance.

Where is the community?

Or is it screw you Jack, I'm ok?

Frankly, it doesn't bother me since I have my 'rights'.

But the actions of others are beggining to effect me.............  :-(

How many gave up a right yesterday?  Own up !

Les