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StudioAssist

Entertainment law expertise, on demand

Ask anything about guild agreements, IP rights, deal structures, and production compliance. StudioAssist answers with citations — and stays in its lane.

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Features

Built for the entertainment legal context

StudioAssist is not a general-purpose chatbot. Every design decision prioritizes accuracy, scope discipline, and trust.

Domain-specific AI

Trained exclusively on entertainment law — guild agreements, production contracts, IP law, and deal-making conventions specific to film, TV, and music.

Citation engine

Every answer links to the source — WGA Article 16, SAG-AFTRA Schedule A, DGA Basic Agreement Exhibit C — so you can verify and share with confidence.

Scope guardrails

StudioAssist politely deflects questions outside entertainment law (family law, tax, criminal) and directs you to the right resource instead of guessing.

Template suggestions

When your question implies a drafting need, StudioAssist surfaces the relevant StudioDraft template so you move straight to action.

Persistent disclaimer

Every session includes clear, visible language that StudioAssist provides legal information — not legal advice — and recommends counsel for material decisions.

What you can ask

Real questions, grounded answers

These are the kinds of questions StudioAssist handles every day — with sourced, entertainment-specific responses.

Guild rules

What is the current WGA minimum for a feature screenplay under the 2023 MBA?
Does SAG-AFTRA Schedule F cover influencer talent?
What are the DGA's requirements for a first-AD credit on a streaming series?

IP & ownership

Can a producer claim work-for-hire on a spec script?
What happens to IP rights if production is abandoned mid-shoot?
How does the WGA's separation-of-rights provision affect sequel rights?

Deal structure

What is a standard back-end definition for an indie theatrical deal?
What should a co-production agreement include for foreign co-productions?
How are residuals calculated for SVOD under the current SAG-AFTRA agreement?

Compliance

Is a six-day workweek allowed under the current IATSE Basic Agreement?
What notice is required before a production can use non-union extras?
What are the penalty rates for meal-period violations on a SAG-covered set?

StudioAssist provides legal information, not legal advice. For material decisions, always consult a qualified entertainment attorney.

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