Mistakes In the Making - Kyler Wilson, Director & Writer - Don't Work Without a Contract

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In this Mistakes In the Making, Kyler Wilson,Director, Writer, and Co-founder of Outside Our Means (Production Company) discuss the importance of having a contract when working with others in the creative industry, even with friends and family, and share a personal experience where not having a contract led to issues on a project.

Summary:

• Kyler emphasizes the importance of having a contract when working with others, even friends and family, to protect your work and relationships
• He shares a personal experience where he developed an entire script based on a vague idea from a collaborator, only to have major changes imposed that he disagreed with, leading to the project stalling
• Kyler and Natalie stress that a simple contract can go a long way in clarifying expectations and protecting all parties involved in a creative project

Topics Covered:

• The dangers of working without a contract, even with trusted collaborators
• Navigating creative differences and changes to a project you've invested significant time in
• Protecting your work and relationships through clear contractual agreements
• Lessons learned from Kyler's experience of having his name removed from a project he co-wrote

Key Learning:

• Research template contracts or seek advice from other filmmakers to protect yourself when collaborating
• Be cautious about taking on projects without a clear, written agreement in place
• Communicate openly with collaborators about creative differences and be willing to walk away if an agreement cannot be reached

Products, software, websites, people or places mentioned:

Kyler Wilson - Filmmaker and co-founder of Outsider Means

Natalie Rufino Wilson - Filmmaker and co-founder of Outsider Means

Kyle Williams - Kyler's best friend, currently working with him on a project without a contract

Outside Our Means - Kyler and Natalie's production company

Kyler and Natalie's short films

Best Laid Plans - Kyler and Natalie's feature film made during COVID-19

[email protected] - Natalie's email for filmmaking questions

[email protected] - Kyler's email for filmmaking questions

Check out our full conversation with Kyler and Natalie Wilson Here

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