The Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law (March 2-6, 2026)

Description

The world of arts and entertainment – whether it be music, film, television, live theatre, games or books – can be very creative and exciting.

It is also a very challenging and complex environment, particularly for those working behind-the-scenes.

If you are working in the industry, as a lawyer, producer or business affairs professional, it is essential that you have a solid understanding of the legal aspects of your work. The Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law was created to provide those with or without a law degree with a comprehensive and practical overview of entertainment law in Canada.

Learn the key concepts of entertainment law business and practice from a faculty of more than 30 of Canada’s top experts and dealmakers.

• Issues to consider when negotiating with “the talent”
• How the collective bargaining process works
• How tariffs in music are set and how collective rights translate into royalties for artists
• The rights that construct the chain of title and how to avoid drafting pitfalls that would undermine it
• Strategies to employ when negotiating and drafting option, distribution, format and licensing agreements for film and television
• How to understand net profits
• Canada and U.S. tax issues that arise for people in the entertainment industry
• Financing a co-production: what you need to know