Film and Television Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Drafting and negotiating services agreements for actors, writers, directors, and producers
- Drafting and negotiating agreements for the acquisition of rights in and to underlying properties (e.g., articles, books, video games, stage plays, etc.)
Production Legal
- Consulting on day-to-day legal issues that arise during production
- Creating a production packet of releases required for filming (e.g., location agreements, personal appearance releases, etc.) and consolidating all signed releases to comply with delivery requirements
- Preparing credits lists and approval memos to ensure contractual compliance
- Reviewing psychological and medical evaluations of cast members and criminal background checks of cast and crew
Intellectual Property
- Filing applications for copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office
- Filing applications for trademark registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Reviewing and providing clearance opinions on scripts and cuts of productions for potential infringement of third party intellectual property or privacy/publicity rights
Strategic Partnerships and Marketing
- Negotiating agreements with the rest of the representative team (e.g., agent, manager, business manager, publicist, etc.)
- Drafting and negotiating branding, sponsorship and endorsement agreements for performers, athletes, and influencers
- Drafting and negotiating personal appearance agreements and releases
- Drafting and negotiating merchandising agreements
Labor and Employment
- Negotiating employment agreements for entertainment industry executives
- Providing advice on the film and television industry guilds, specifically regarding compliance with the WGA, DGA and SAG-AFTRA agreements
The entertainment industry is vast and ever-changing. The services above are representative of services offered, but should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list. If the services you require are not specified above, please reach out to see if we can help you with what you need.