Steven Hindes
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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About
Seasoned General Counsel and Principal Lawyer with a solid legal pedigree honed in top-tier law firms and diversified industries, specialising in Financial Services, Entertainment, M&A, Privacy, and AML regulations. Expert in navigating regulatory landscapes and structuring contracts, providing counsel to multinational clients across travel, leisure, technology, hospitality, media, and telecommunications sectors. Unwavering commitment to legal excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal management. Spearheaded 'The Big Backyard', a production powerhouse syndicating content to over 1,500 media outlets in 79 countries, reaching a global audience exceeding 60 million in partnership with DFAT and the Australia Council.
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How can you ensure your film production contract is complete?
Rights and Distribution**: Detail who has the rights to distribute and sell the movie, including rights for sequels, merchandise, etc. Indemnification**: Include clauses that protect parties from liabilities that might arise during production. Force Majeure**: A clause that covers unforeseen events or acts of God that could disrupt production. Insurance**: State the required insurance coverage, such as general liability, workers compensation, and errors and omissions. Dispute Resolution**: Determine the method of resolving disagreements, whether through mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
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How can you ensure your film production contract is complete?
Scope of Work**: Outline all tasks, duties, and expectations for each party. This should include specifics such as script development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. Compensation and Payment Terms**: Detail payment amounts, schedules, and methods, including any backend deals or profit-sharing arrangements. Intellectual Property**: Specify who owns the rights to the film, the script, the soundtrack, and any other associated intellectual property. Confidentiality**: Include a clause that ensures all parties maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. Duration and Termination**: Define the contract's term and under what circumstances it can be terminated.
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A non-major lender has made the bold decision to close its broker channel for home loans and shift its focus entirely to direct lending…
A non-major lender has made the bold decision to close its broker channel for home loans and shift its focus entirely to direct lending…
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Whether you're buying your first home or considering a refinance, navigating the mortgage application process can feel daunting. At Further &…
Whether you're buying your first home or considering a refinance, navigating the mortgage application process can feel daunting. At Further &…
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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is pushing for a critical extension of the SME loan exemption, advocating for an additional two years to…
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is pushing for a critical extension of the SME loan exemption, advocating for an additional two years to…
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The fight for improved streaming residuals in the U.S. has seen some success, but it’s just beginning in the UK. Directors UK (DUK), representing…
The fight for improved streaming residuals in the U.S. has seen some success, but it’s just beginning in the UK. Directors UK (DUK), representing…
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Exciting developments in the mortgage market have occurred as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shifts its strategy toward direct lending…
Exciting developments in the mortgage market have occurred as the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) shifts its strategy toward direct lending…
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From Directors UK’s fight for streaming royalties to Netflix's Boy Swallows Universe dominating the Logies, and HBO facing creative challenges, the…
From Directors UK’s fight for streaming royalties to Netflix's Boy Swallows Universe dominating the Logies, and HBO facing creative challenges, the…
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🎬 Diving into Today's Top Stories in the Entertainment Industry 🌟 From blockbuster openings to behind-the-scenes insights, today’s roundup…
🎬 Diving into Today's Top Stories in the Entertainment Industry 🌟 From blockbuster openings to behind-the-scenes insights, today’s roundup…
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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, understanding the mortgage application process can be overwhelming. At Further &…
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to refinance, understanding the mortgage application process can be overwhelming. At Further &…
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TV, Film & Media Industry International News Roundup, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Continued global box office success for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'; 'Trap'…
TV, Film & Media Industry International News Roundup, Tuesday 6 August 2024 Continued global box office success for 'Deadpool & Wolverine'; 'Trap'…
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With deepfakes on the rise, celebrities struggle to combat realistic AI-generated content targeting figures like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson…
With deepfakes on the rise, celebrities struggle to combat realistic AI-generated content targeting figures like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson…
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The Sundance Film Festival might move locations in two years, with finalists including Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Santa Fe, and its…
The Sundance Film Festival might move locations in two years, with finalists including Atlanta, Boulder, Cincinnati, Louisville, Santa Fe, and its…
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Over a decade ago, “Breaking Bad” catapulted from a basic cable show with so-so ratings to a big hit after Netflix started streaming it. The…
Over a decade ago, “Breaking Bad” catapulted from a basic cable show with so-so ratings to a big hit after Netflix started streaming it. The…
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The TCA press tour, a biannual event dating back to the 1970s, involves companies spending significant sums to participate, filling panels with…
The TCA press tour, a biannual event dating back to the 1970s, involves companies spending significant sums to participate, filling panels with…
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A year after the actors' and writers' strikes, Hollywood grapples with the aftermath. While the strikes led to gains in pay and better working…
A year after the actors' and writers' strikes, Hollywood grapples with the aftermath. While the strikes led to gains in pay and better working…
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YouTube has been recognised for its innovative approach in 2024, especially in leveraging AI technology. The platform introduced AI tools from…
YouTube has been recognised for its innovative approach in 2024, especially in leveraging AI technology. The platform introduced AI tools from…
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Caleb Landry Jones, adorned with a bejewelled hand, arrives on the set of Luc Besson’s gothic drama Dracula: A Love Tale. Unrecognisable after four…
Caleb Landry Jones, adorned with a bejewelled hand, arrives on the set of Luc Besson’s gothic drama Dracula: A Love Tale. Unrecognisable after four…
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𝗧𝗩, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Shogun leads Emmy nods; Axis Studios…
𝗧𝗩, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗽, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Shogun leads Emmy nods; Axis Studios…
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Ted Hope's career has seen many acts, from indie producer at Good Machine, making films like Ang Lee’s Eat Drink Man Woman and Todd Solondz’s…
Ted Hope's career has seen many acts, from indie producer at Good Machine, making films like Ang Lee’s Eat Drink Man Woman and Todd Solondz’s…
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Watching foreign language content dubbed in English can be uncomfortable due to mismatched mouth movements and awkward translations. Streaming…
Watching foreign language content dubbed in English can be uncomfortable due to mismatched mouth movements and awkward translations. Streaming…
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