Legal compliance for indie producers in Australia, made simple

Get your film’s legals right from day one and avoid costly mistakes later

You know you need contracts. You’ve probably Frankensteined a template or borrowed a US agreement that doesn’t fly here. This masterclass gives Aussie indie producers a clear, practical overview of exactly what to put in place and when, so you can protect your project, your team and your future distribution.

What you get:

• 60‑minute on‑demand masterclass taught by entertainment lawyer and screenwriter Borcsa Vass

• 9‑page Legal Compliance Checklist covering the full indie workflow

• Real examples, plain English, zero judgment

 You’ll learn:

• Chain of title: what it is and how to prove it

• Music rights: licensing, clearances and common traps

• Crew and talent: contracts, releases and working with minors • Locations: permits, clearances and insurance must‑haves

• When things go wrong: disputes, defaults and how to protect yourself

• Australia vs US templates: what’s compatible and what’s not

Who this is for: Aussie indie producers who want to stop guessing, protect their project and move faster with confidence.

Why now:  Getting your legals right upfront is the cheapest line item on your film. A $299 investment today can save you thousands - sometimes hundreds of thousands - later in legal fees, failed deliverables or lost distribution.

Format and access: Instant access to the video training and downloadable checklist. Watch anytime. Keep forever. Closed captions included.

Presented by Borcsa Vass; an entertainment lawyer and screenwriter who specialises in practical, producer‑friendly legal guidance for indie filmmakers. No jargon, no fluff - just what you need to make your film.

Made for Australian indie producers. Clear, practical, step‑by‑step. Protect your project before you roll camera.

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Borcsa has 15 years’ experience as a lawyer and barrister. Her career has ranged from prosecuting high-profile criminal cases to conducting complex, multimillion-dollar commercial trials. She has also worked as a law academic at Griffith Law School and was Chief Legal Officer for a tech start-up, drafting and implementing their entire suite of legal documents. Now she helps independent film producers with contracts, intellectual property and rights, with a focus on making Australian legal documents accessible and practical for indie creators.

She is also a screenwriter and actor, and her screenplay Guilty received a Special Mention at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2025, her film For The Record ranked in the Top 20 drama screenplays on Coverfly, and her project Betty placed in the Top 10% of all screenplays on the platform.

She uses her unique legal and film industry experience to help indie filmmakers with their legals to get their projects made with minimal fuss and expense.