The Independent Film Project (IFP) Phoenix sponsored a fantastic session Saturday with our attorney, Jill Ormond, of Baird, Williams and Greer and Noel Paynter of Film Production Capital, L.L.C. They each took turns speaking to the group about their areas of expertise, respectively, legalities of your film production and financing. Noel’s company offers assistance with transferable tax credits in every state, including Arizona. He spoke at length about the process in Arizona, the restrictions, etc. It sounds like the program is gaining traction but unfortunately it is only due to go until 2010 right now. You can click here to see how many tax credits are left for 2009.

Jill covered the legal issues every step of the way through forming your L.L.C. and copyright issues all the way through distribution and marketing. Jill discussed getting the right agreements in place, clearances, music rights, etc. and keeping your attorney in the loop through out the process to keep you out of trouble. Thanks, Jill for all you have done for us and all we hope to have you do in the future!