Cut to Legal with James Pacitti

Cut to Legal with James Pacitti

Cut to Legal with James Pacitti is a podcast focused on guiding content creators through the complex legal landscape of the entertainment industry. The show features James Pacitti sharing real-world legal advice for independent filmmakers, writers, producers, and anyone looking to turn creative ideas into successful productions.

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October 8, 2025 20 mins
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Attorney James Pacitti discusses strategies for safeguarding films in distribution agreements, a critical step for California filmmakers. The episode covers the structure of distribution deals, including rights, territories, and revenue splits, and warns against pitfalls like uncapped expenses, vague terms, and lack of audit or reversion rights. It emphasizes the need for reputable distributors and legal counsel to ...

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Attorney James Pacitti examines key contract clauses that creators and producers in California’s entertainment industry must prioritize to protect their interests. The episode explores overly broad grants of rights, work-for-hire agreements, pay-or-play and most favored nations clauses, and the risks of vague language. It emphasizes the importance of consulting an entertainment attorney to navigate complex contracts...

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Episode Summary: In this essential episode, entertainment attorney James Pacitti explains the legal mechanics behind option agreements—the contracts that secure film or TV rights to a script or story. James breaks down what option agreements are, how they relate to purchase agreements, what key terms every deal should include, and how creators can avoid major pitfalls that could jeopardize their projects. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

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Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, James Pacitti, founder of Pacitti Law Firm, discusses the essential legal steps content creators must take before filming a movie or television series. James shares expert legal advice on protecting your intellectual property, forming business entities, securing a clean chain of title, and understanding the importance of proper agreements during development and production.

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