Edwards Creative Law

Edwards Creative Law Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™ We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries.

We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties; buying and selling creative services. We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and

independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes. Lawyers:
Mark Edwards
Byron Pascoe
Ian Harris
Burt Gidaro
Lyndra Griffith-Harnden
Michael Duboff

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is investing $1.25M to support 24 market access and capacity-building initiatives through th...
05/29/2026

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) is investing $1.25M to support 24 market access and capacity-building initiatives through the Fall 2025 intake of the Sector Development Support program.

Projects span eight provinces and territories, with initiatives delivered in both French and English, strengthening the screen-based industry across Canada.

📅 Upcoming 2026–2027 program dates:

- Workforce Advancement: May 29 – June 5, 2026
- Organizational Advancement: July 5 – July 10, 2026

More details: https://cmf-fmc.ca/news/cmf-invests-1-25m-in-market-access-capacity-building-initiatives-through-fall-2025-round-of-sector-development-support-program/

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe had the pleasure of hosting a Music Law Session in ...
05/26/2026

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe had the pleasure of hosting a Music Law Session in Hamilton. A sincere thank-you to Catherine North Studios for welcoming everyone into a truly inspiring space.

Byron talked about music agreements, including co-writer, producer, manager, label, sync, and publishing agreements, as well as key terms and concepts found in arts and entertainment contracts. If you’d like to connect with him further, you can book an appointment here: https://edwardslaw.ca/canadian-entertainment-lawyer-contact-us/

Edwards Creative Law was honoured to participate in—and serve as a sponsor of—the 2026 Film, Television & Animation Care...
05/22/2026

Edwards Creative Law was honoured to participate in—and serve as a sponsor of—the 2026 Film, Television & Animation Career Fair hosted by the Ottawa Film Office / Bureau du cinéma d'Ottawa. Connecting with creators and industry professionals strengthened our ongoing support for providing clear, practical legal guidance to Canada’s screen-based storytellers.

Congratulations to André Bégin on winning our draw for a Maker House Gift Box, and thanks to everyone for taking the time to stop by our booth.

If we didn’t get a chance to meet at the event, we’d still be glad to continue the conversation—reach us anytime at https://edwardslaw.ca/canadian-entertainment-lawyer-contact-us/

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Colin Mi...
05/21/2026

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Colin Mills at the Long & McQuade (Kanata) Music Law & Marketing Session.

The session offered musicians and creators essential tools to better understand their legal protections and to build effective marketing strategies. You can view the presentation slides here:
https://edwardslaw.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Long-McQuade-Music-Law-Marketing-Session.pdf

Colin is a fantastic educator and advocate for Canadian music creators. If you work in music, his new book Navigating Canadian Music Royalties is an essential read: https://www.amazon.ca/Navigating-Canadian-Music-Royalties-collecting/dp/1069355208

SPRING REVERB is a 4-day (May 28 to 31, 2026) showcase and celebration of live music, workshops, panels, and music indus...
05/20/2026

SPRING REVERB is a 4-day (May 28 to 31, 2026) showcase and celebration of live music, workshops, panels, and music industry events in Kingston, Ontario.

More info: https://www.kppconcerts.com/springreverb

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe will be participating in the Mentorship Café: Meet the Pros! on Saturday, May 30 as a part of SPRING REVERB.

The Mentorship Café session will take place at Pizza Monster (213 Montreal Street, Kingston) from 1pm to 3pm, offering a great opportunity to connect with industry guests — indie label reps, booking agents, sync supervisors, A&R experts, and more.

It’s free to attend, but registration is required - https://ticketscene.ca/events/61441/

Byron will be on site to meet with attendees and share practical legal insights from his work supporting creators and the music industry.

During Asian Heritage Month, we celebrate growing creative ties between Canada and Asia — including the newly modernized...
05/13/2026

During Asian Heritage Month, we celebrate growing creative ties between Canada and Asia — including the newly modernized Canada–South Korea audiovisual coproduction treaty signed on April 22, 2026. The agreement replaces the 1995 MOU and expands beyond television to include film and digital media, introducing a more flexible framework that reflects where the industry is today.

Official announcement: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2026/04/canada-and-republic-of-korea-sign-modernized-audiovisual-coproduction-treaty.html

Edwards Creative Law is proud to support Asian Canadian creators contributing to global storytelling. Our international practice also supports creators navigating cross border production, financing, and distribution. Learn more here: https://edwardslaw.ca/international-services/

Image courtesy of Unsplash

Thanks to TAAFI - Toronto Animation Arts Festival International for inviting our Managing Partner and Entertainment Lawy...
05/11/2026

Thanks to TAAFI - Toronto Animation Arts Festival International for inviting our Managing Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Mark Edwards to share legal insights with creators at this year’s festival at TIFF Lightbox. His session highlighted practical approaches to structuring projects, protecting IP, and navigating financing across today’s dynamic production landscape.

Mark’s personal focus includes live-action and animated films and series, video games, and digital media. If you’d like to connect with him further, please contact us here: https://edwardslaw.ca/canadian-entertainment-lawyer-contact-us/

Image courtesy of TAAFI

🎬 We’re always glad to highlight events that bring Canada’s screen based creative community together — especially when F...
05/08/2026

🎬 We’re always glad to highlight events that bring Canada’s screen based creative community together — especially when Filmable, Franklin Studios, and the Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) collaborate to close out the season with a special edition of Movie Church.

Audiences can look forward to an evening of award winning and audience favourite shorts from VSFF over the past five years, coupled with Q&As with the filmmakers, both local and visiting. It’s a great opportunity to connect with storytellers, enjoy standout work, and support Vancouver’s vibrant creative community.

🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 2026
⏰ Doors 6:00 PM / Screening 7:00 PM
📍 Franklin Commons, 1573 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC

Event details & RSVP:
https://filmable.ca/events/2026/5/21/filmable-x-franklin-studios-movie-church-with-vsff/

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe is looking forward to speaking among other music in...
05/06/2026

Edwards Creative Law’s Partner and Entertainment Lawyer Byron Pascoe is looking forward to speaking among other music industry folks at the Face The Music, part of the CRANIUM Conference and Showcase running May 7–10, 2026.

Byron’s session is on Friday, May 8, at 7:35 PM at the National Arts Centre – Fourth Stage (1 Elgin St.). He’ll be sharing insights on legal essentials for creators and creative businesses, helping artists better understand how to protect their work and navigate the industry with confidence.

Tickets can be registered at: https://craniumfestival.com/register-tickets/

If you’d like to book a meeting with Byron, please email [email protected]

This Asian Heritage Month, we’re proud to recognize the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC), a no...
05/05/2026

This Asian Heritage Month, we’re proud to recognize the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration Society (VIBC), a non-profit arts organization that has spent more than two decades elevating Panjabi and South Asian creative voices across British Columbia.

As the producer of 5X Fest, VIBC brings one of Canada’s most exciting celebrations of Panjabi youth culture to life. The 2026 festival returns May 15–17, featuring a bold mix of music, art, and community programming. Highlights include:

🎨 5X Art Party — spotlighting emerging South Asian visual artists
🎵 5X Blockparty — a high energy outdoor showcase of top Panjabi talent
🎉 19+ Afterparty — an immersive late night creative experience

Explore the full 2026 festival experience: https://www.5xfest.com/festival-2026

Edwards Creative Law appreciates the opportunity to support VIBC. Learn more here about VIBC, and how we work with music and other festivals: https://edwardslaw.ca/our-clients/vancouver-international-bhangra-celebration-society/

Image courtesy of 5X Fest

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