Ep 297: Joshua Lastine: Film Contracts, Copyright and Creative Ownership

Podcast: Filmmaking Conversations Podcast with Damien Swaby · Damien Swaby

Opublikowano: 2026-10-31

When someone helps rewrite your script, who owns the finished story? And what happens when the person financing your film wants to change it? Entertainment lawyer Joshua Lastine joins Damien Swaby on Filmmaking Conversations to explore the agreements behind creative work—and the disputes that can arise when expectations are left unwritten. Drawing on his experience across independent film, animation and talent deals, Joshua discusses when to involve a lawyer, what to look for beyond the headline fee, and how ownership disagreements can follow a project all the way into production. We also explore his cautious ap...