Eve Foreman: navigating contracts, copyright and legal terms for Australian screen projects
From Breaking Screen by Caris Bizzaca
May 25, 2026 · 44 min · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
Eve Foreman discusses legal requirements and jargon for screen projects in Australia.
On today's episode is lawyer Eve Foreman, who's the principal of entertainment law practice Macleay William. Eve talks through whether legal requirements differ if your project is low budget or big budget, some of the legal jargon people might encounter, what to do if you need clearances for things like video game characters or songs, terms to expect or look out for if you're selling your project, and much more. Eve has worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years, starting with 'hands on' experience in the production office, script department and in continuity and then becoming admitted to practice as a lawyer. She predominately acts for producers across their development, financing, production and distribution work, as well as advising US studios on production work in Australia.
People in this episode
Host: Caris Bizzaca
Guest: Eve Foreman
Topics covered
- entertainment law
- screen projects
- contracts
- copyright
- legal terms
- film industry
- television industry
Keywords
- contracts
- copyright
- legal terms
- screen projects
- entertainment law
- film
- television
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Macleay William
Books & works: video game, songs
Places: Australia
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