Services

Consults with Client to determine the most appropriate legal entity for the company purpose;
Preparation of pertinent documents for such business entity

Company will represent a production (feature film or short film) for a flat fee determined at initial consultation.
Representation includes:

Single purpose entity formation;
Above the line agreements including but not limited to producer contracts, executive producer
contracts, director agreement, and casting director agreement;
Investor contracts;
SAG consultation and representation
DGA consultation and representation, if applicable;
WGA consultation and representation, if applicable;
Cast Agreements including working with the casting director to execute initial short form contracts,
and finalizing long form cast agreements for key cast;
Crew Agreements including keys, assistants and post-production contracts;
Consultation and assistance concerning Clearances including but not limited to obtaining company and personal releases required for the E&O insurance policy;
On Call Legal Advice During Production
Legal Advice Related to Insurance Coverage, Review and Negotiate Location Agreements, Licenses, and other Production Contracts

Review, negotiation and preparation of sales, distribution and license agreement for sales agents, distributors and licensees.
Review, negotiation and revision of sales, distribution and license agreements received by producers.

Review, revise and insert necessary legal language into existing business plans/investment memorandum;
Drafting of financing documents for business entities.

Reviewing, revising, negotiating and drafting the following agreements:

Option/Purchase Agreement for Screenplays;
Life Rights Agreements;
Book/Short Story/Article Option/Purchase Agreements;
Co-Production Contracts/Join Venture Agreement
Producer Contracts (Film/Music/Television)
Writer for Hire Agreements
Collaboration Agreements
Band Agreements
Publishing Contracts
Recording Contracts
Licensing Contracts
Employment Contracts
Representation Agreements for Managers, Talent Agents, Producer’s Representative and Sales Agent
Distribution and License Agreement for Feature and Short Film, Music, Publishing and New Media.

Represents writers, producers and production companies in television transactional work including but not limited to drafting, reviewing and negotiating producer agreements, assignments, and joint ventures.
Provide legal advice and representation with reference to protecting show concepts and treatments.
Provides representation for submissions to third party producers, financiers and production companies.

Review, prepares and advises for copyright registration of intellectual property.
Reviews, advises and assists in preparation of trademark registration of marks/logos/brands.