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SUGGESTED MAJOR:

PRE-LAW

In a movie production company, law majors protect the rights of actors. They draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various aspects of the production, including agreements with cast and crew, writers, directors, producers, distributors, and vendors, ensuring the terms are fair. They also ensure that the production has the necessary rights to use music, artwork, and other copyrighted materials.

RELATED MAJORS:

  • English

  • Economics

  • Political Science

  • History

  • Sociology

  • Psychology

*In addition to a Bachelor's degree in any of the aboved majors, a law degree (Juris Doctor) is necessary to be a lawyer in the entertainment field

CAREERS:

  • Entertainment Lawyer

  • Contract Manager

  • Rights and Clearances Specialist

  • Legal Coordinator

  • Production Counsel

  • Intellectual Property Specialist

Plus Many More!!!

"STEREOTYPICAL" TRAITS:

  • Communication Skills

  • Negotiation Skills

  • Research Skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Ethical

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Calm Under Pressure

SALARY:

$117,600

U.S. Average 2023

Entertainment Lawyer

Source: Salary.com

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