Re: aw Footage, No Contract, No Deal

[andy lewis] "If you do hand over the raw footage, is it possible to make sure they don't use it with your name attached?"

I'm not sure if this client would have any motive to attach the production company's name to the project but the bigger issue is that once trust is broken, there's little reason for continued trust. Then you're stuck with the added specter of enforceability once breached again.

The legal system, given the expense and time involved, is a last resort. This client seems to have made the threat of such a first step.

[andy lewis] "The tapes issue aside, I would suggest you start recording phone messages in case harrasment continues. from your account, it seems like you are dealing with people who are either cynically manipulative or mentally ill."

Personally I believe in documenting all conversations possible. It's not simply being overly defensive but such documentation can clear up very honest misunderstandings.