International Co-Production Agreements

Get Certified in International Co-Production Agreements

Taught by Erika Canchola, California and New York Entertainment Attorney

The demand for International content produced in countries around the globe has never been greater thanks to global streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and more. Film and TV series are increasingly being produced through coproductions between US producers and international coproduction partners. 

Both film and TV producers need a basic understanding of how international coproductions are structured and contracted in this ever-evolving global content environment. 

In this certification course, you will learn an overview of how coproductions are forged between US and non-US based producers for both film and TV. 

The course will cover:

• The definition of a coproduction
• What is the value of a coproduction
• How tax incentives are used in coproductions
• The difference between a work for hire vs coproduction agreement
• Ownership structures and issues
• Standard deal terms
• Potential contractual issues
• Rights of termination
• Pitfalls to avoid 

What is Individual Certification?

Individual Certification is a single course centered around one subject. Upon the completion of this course you will be Stage 32 Certified in this area of production. (To be Master Certified in a particular area of expertise, please see the Master Certification section of the platform.)

After viewing the course you will be given a test of your knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. You have the ability to pause your course and go back to review sections as you are learning. You will be given three attempts to take the test. If you do not pass the test after the third time you will need to re-enroll in the course.

Once you pass the test you will be issued a Stage 32 Certificate recognizing your efforts in passing the course. You will also be listed in our master database accessible by film commissions, productions and any executives that are looking for talent. You will also receive a Stage 32 Certification badge that will be added to your Stage 32 profile, so people who are hiring on Stage 32 will know that you have completed a Stage 32 Certification course.

In addition to Stage 32, we highly recommend you post your Stage 32 Certificate on your LinkedIn and other social media profiles.

About the Instructor

Over 90 minutes of instruction, you will learn directly from entertainment attorney Erika Canchola partner of the Ramo Law firm. Erika has led production legal for such breakout works as the 2020 festival films “Four Good Days,” “Arkansas” and “Happily” as well as 2019 Golden Globe winner, “The Americans,”  and Skydance’s “Grace and Frankie” and “Foundation,” Partner Erika Canchola optimizes her clients’ financial, legal and business position in the financing, production and exploitation of their content. Erika serves as outside production counsel for Skydance Television and is currently advising several producers of short- and long-form content slated for theatrical, television and new media platforms. Erika established Ramo Law PC’s New York office in 2017 and maintains a bicoastal practice.

(Payment plans available at checkout)

THIS COURSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, NOR IS STAGE 32 OFFERING A LEGAL OPINION. THIS PRESENTATION HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ONLY YOUR ATTORNEY CAN ADVISE YOU WHICH LAWS ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC CASE AND SITUATION. WHILE THE PRESENTER HAS USED REASONABLE EFFORTS TO INCLUDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE CONTENT AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ERROR OR OMISSION IN THE CONTENT. THIS COURSE IS PRESENTED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS.”