The Screen Lawyer Podcast

Why Creatives Must Know Their Worth – Photographer/Director Amy Schromm #308

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, Pete Salsich talks with Amy Schromm, a St. Louis and Nashville-based photographer and director, about the business and legal side of creative work. Amy shares her journey from agency life to running her own production studio, how the pandemic reshaped her career, and why she now champions fair pricing and copyright ownership for creatives. She and Pete dive into contracts, licensing vs. work-for-hire, and how AI is changing the landscape of creative rights. Website: www.amyschromm.com [http://www.amyschromm.com] Instagram: @amyschromm Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios. Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol. Learn more about THE SCREEN LAWYER™ TheScreenLawyer.com [http://thescreenlawyer.com]. Follow THE SCREEN LAWYER™ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://www.facebook.com/thescreenlawyer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScreenLawyer [https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenlawyer] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer] Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://instagram.com/thescreenlawyer] The Screen Lawyer’s hair by Shelby Rippy, Idle Hands Grooming Company.

Dust to Malibu & Spaghetti Wars: Missouri Film Tax Credit in Action #307

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, Pete Salsich discusses how Missouri’s film tax credit is making a real impact on productions. He takes you behind the scenes of two projects he worked on from start to finish, an independent feature film and a television pilot, that both went from financing to world premiere in less than a year. Pete shares the story of Dust to Malibu, a moving road trip drama starring Tim Daly and Shelly Gibson, and Spaghetti Wars, a mob movie-inspired Italian cooking competition filmed in St. Louis’ historic neighborhood The Hill. Both projects highlight the power of local crews, community support, and smart use of incentives to turn creative ideas into reality. If you want to understand how tax credits, financing, and collaboration come together to get films and shows made, this episode is a must-listen.  Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios. Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol. Learn more about THE SCREEN LAWYER™ TheScreenLawyer.com [http://thescreenlawyer.com]. Follow THE SCREEN LAWYER™ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://www.facebook.com/thescreenlawyer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScreenLawyer [https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenlawyer] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer] Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://instagram.com/thescreenlawyer] The Screen Lawyer’s hair by Shelby Rippy, Idle Hands Grooming Company.

Can Filmmakers Use AI Without Losing Copyright? #306

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, Pete Salsich breaks down the real-world copyright risks filmmakers face when using AI tools. With no final court rulings yet on AI training and copyright, and the Copyright Office denying protection to fully AI-generated works, filmmakers must tread carefully.  Pete discusses a candid conversation with a filmmaker navigating these issues and offers practical advice on how to protect your work through substantial human authorship and smart contract language. If you're using AI in your creative process, this is a must-listen. Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios. Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol. Learn more about THE SCREEN LAWYER™ TheScreenLawyer.com [http://thescreenlawyer.com]. Follow THE SCREEN LAWYER™ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://www.facebook.com/thescreenlawyer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScreenLawyer [https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenlawyer] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer] Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://instagram.com/thescreenlawyer] The Screen Lawyer’s hair by Shelby Rippy, Idle Hands Grooming Company.

Bringing Hollywood Home: Eric Norwine’s Midwest Film Revival #305

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, host Pete Salsich talks with filmmaker and former teacher Eric Norwine, co-founder of Covered Bridge Studios. Eric shares his journey from St. Charles, MO, to LA’s film scene (Funny or Die), and back home to build a Midwest production hub. He discusses his mental health struggles, the power of Missouri’s film tax credit, and his latest documentary Queen of the Base, about an Afghan refugee turned U.S. military translator.  Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios. Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol. Learn more about THE SCREEN LAWYER™ TheScreenLawyer.com [http://thescreenlawyer.com]. Follow THE SCREEN LAWYER™ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://www.facebook.com/thescreenlawyer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScreenLawyer [https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenlawyer] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer] Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://instagram.com/thescreenlawyer] The Screen Lawyer’s hair by Shelby Rippy, Idle Hands Grooming Company.

Inside Independent Filmmaking with Producer/Director King Hollis #304

In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, Pete Salsich chats with Dallas-based filmmaker King Hollis about his path through the film industry, from early projects to navigating the realities of independent filmmaking. They cover storytelling, representation, creative problem-solving, and the business side of bringing ideas to life. Whether you're a filmmaker, creative, or just curious about how films get made, there's something in this episode for you. Original Theme Song composed by Brent Johnson of Coolfire Studios. Podcast sponsored by Capes Sokol. Learn more about THE SCREEN LAWYER™ TheScreenLawyer.com [http://thescreenlawyer.com]. Follow THE SCREEN LAWYER™ on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://www.facebook.com/thescreenlawyer/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheScreenLawyer [https://www.youtube.com/@thescreenlawyer] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://twitter.com/TheScreenLawyer] Instagram: https://instagram.com/TheScreenLawyer [https://instagram.com/thescreenlawyer] The Screen Lawyer’s hair by Shelby Rippy, Idle Hands Grooming Company.