Practice

Areas

DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION

Our goal is to facilitate the vision of content creators whether on studio projects or independent projects. From inception to release, we provide timely legal and business affairs services in all phases of production – from analyzing chain of title to acquiring rights for development to negotiating production agreements for cast, crew, and producers. Our firm has the studio experience required to solve the inevitable legal emergencies that arise in production.

Theatrical, Television, Digital, and Animation Projects

Chain of Title Analysis

Acquisition of Literary Property

Above-the-Line and Below-the-Line Production Agreements

Development Agreements

Clearances

Delivery

Derivative Production Analysis for Prequels, Sequels, Remakes, Spinoffs

Petition to Approve Contract of Minor

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DISTRIBUTION & ACQUISITIONS

Our lawyers are experienced in digital and traditional media, and we are well-poised to guide our clients through the legal maze of distribution, regardless of platform. Our firm has negotiated and drafted countless distribution agreements on behalf of studios and individual producers. We have also facilitated our clients' acquisition of content, from drafting agreements to ensuring proper delivery.

Distribution Rights Analysis

License Agreements for Worldwide Distribution of Content in Digital and Traditional Media

Content Acquisition Agreements, Including Negative Pick-Up Deals

Delivery

Content Acquisition Agreements, Including Negative Pick-Up Deals

Delivery

Distribution Rights Analysis

License Agreements for Worldwide Distribution of Content in Digital and Traditional Media

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ADVERTISING & MARKETING

We have worked with a spectrum of clients ranging from studios to start-ups on national and regional promotional and marketing campaigns, from initial planning to preparing agreements and successful execution. As the marketplace embraces influencers, we have guided clients through the minefield of social media endorsers, a recent area of FTC interest. Similarly, we have applied our experience in traditional and digital marketing to support tie-ins with other brands, giveaways, discounts, and gift cards. We also raise red flags for clients when promotions might stray into other areas of the law such as intellectual property and data privacy. We also represent select influencers on endorsement agreements.

Legal Support for National and Regional Campaigns, Including Commercial Tie-Ins, Discounts, Gift Cards, and Events

Agreements for Social Media Influencers, Vendors, and Promotional Tie-Ins

Compliance with Government and Contractual Requirements, Including FTC Regulations and COPPA
Implementing Training and Monitoring Program for Influencers as Required by FTC

Contest and Sweepstakes Rules, Entry Forms, Abbreviated Rules, and Prize Winner Forms

Summaries of Contractual Obligations/Restrictions and Billing Blocks

Legal Review of Marketing Materials

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MUSIC

Even as distribution platforms evolve, music remains a central component of successful entertainment projects, and our music team possesses the knowledge, experience, and contacts to assist clients in this specialized area. We are well-equipped to handle composer, artist, producer, songwriter, supervisor, and license agreements for new projects as well as analyze and secure music rights in new media for existing assets.

Music Agreements for Theatrical, Television, Digital, and Animation Projects, Including for Composers, Recording Artists, Songwriters, and Music Supervisors

Music Clearances and Licensing

Soundtrack Album Agreements

Music Rights Analysis for Legacy Productions

Publishing Administration

Performing Rights Administration

Royalty Collections and Distributions

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LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES

Opportunities to monetize content do not stop once the film is “in the can.” Like our clients, we take a 360° approach and believe the effective exploitation of ancillary rights through merchandising, publishing, videogames, NFTs, AR/VR, apps, and even live stage productions is more vital than ever. Our lawyers have practical experience advising clients on the extent of their rights and ultimately drafting agreements that maximize revenue.

Separated Rights Analysis

Merchandising

Publishing

Videogames
NFTs

AR/VR

Apps

Stage Plays

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Talent Representation

Our clients are as varied as the issues they bring to us, but what they share is a need for sound legal counsel. From the perspective of television and feature productions, we have institutional and firsthand knowledge in negotiating and drafting personal services agreements for writers, directors, producers, and actors. With art and entertainment taking so many forms today, we are fortunate to be able to advise clients across a wide spectrum of media and disciplines including musicians, artists, and social media influencers.

Writers

Directors

Producers

Actors

Unscripted TV Participants
Podcast, Radio and TV Hosts
Musicians
Graphic Artists
Photographers
Social Media Influencers

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