Motion Pictures

Our motion picture practice covers the full spectrum of the movie business, from representation of some of the world's leading authors in their film rights deals with major studios to our guidance of independent feature filmmakers on financing, co-production, production and distribution agreements, to our servicing producers, talent and distributors in all aspects of the movie business.

Our client base includes Academy Award winning independent film production companies, as well as IMAX and documentary feature producers; major talent raising financing for their independently financed feature projects; several of the most successful authors in the world licensing motion picture rights; top film talent in their studio negotiations; foreign producers navigating US film financing and distribution arrangements; major record companies with Oscar and Grammy winning soundtracks; television and home video companies acquiring domestic and international rights in motion pictures, through investments, co-productions and pre-sales; owners of beloved children's characters and licensing organizations handling highly valuable merchandising rights; and Broadway producers and film companies disposing of motion picture rights in stage and film properties.

The breadth of our cross-industry base and the decades of our involvement in the entertainment world have provided us with invaluable background in structuring motion picture production and other film-related arrangements for our clients. Our clients value our ability to translate our experience into creative business and legal approaches and to provide innovative solutions to issues in film deals. While we are well aware of conventional standards and parameters, we are able to craft non-standard approaches to solve problems that do not fit neatly into established models.

See also:
Book Publishing | Copyright | Defamation | Documentaries | Licensing | Merchandising & Celebrity Endorsements | Music | Privacy & Publicity Rights