Getting your crew contracts signed: e-signatures versus e-consent
Despite the shift to digital, uncertainty about using e-signatures and e-consent when contracting crew remains. Here, we examine the difference between the two.
HMRC issues £257m worth of IR35 bills: takeaways for production companies
As the IR35 grace period draws to a close, this article examines recent HMRC decisions in the public sector and provides key takeaways for production companies.
Empowering the next wave of production accountants
The POP team was delighted to participate in the biannual Netflix Assistant Production Accounting Scheme, hosted by Netflix and the Production Guild.
Quick and compliant crew contracting in the UK: webinar recording
Neisha Glynternick and Sarmad Saleh from Sheridans law firm discuss crew contracting in the UK and the main pitfalls to avoid.
February productions: epic film and TV to watch this month
From Killing Eve to Peaky Blinders and everything in between, here’s your guide to this month’s new and returning productions.
Contracting crew: a checklist for production teams
Crewing up is no mean feat. To help, we’ve put together a handy checklist for film and TV production teams to follow when contracting crew.
What terms should you include in your crew contracts?
Not sure what to include in your crew contracts? Here’s a list of some common terms which production companies include in their film and TV contracts.
11 boilerplate provisions to include in your crew contracts
Production companies often include boilerplate provisions in their crew contracts. Here’s a list of the most-used provisions in the film and TV industry.
Contracting in a Covid-19 world
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected how production companies contract crew. Here’s how to reduce the impact of any future restrictions or a Covid-19 case on set.
Are your crew contracts enforceable?
Although parties to a crew contract can largely enter into whatever terms they choose, certain elements must exist in order for the contract to be enforceable.
