Motion Pictures

Our motion picture practice covers the full spectrum of the movie business. It includes advising independent film producers on financing, co-production, production, and distribution agreements; guiding directors, talent, screenwriters and distributors; and representing some of the world’s leading authors in their film rights deals with major studios. Our clients comprise Academy Award-winning independent film production companies; documentary and scripted feature producers; major talent raising funds for their independently financed feature projects; top film talent in their studio negotiations; foreign producers navigating U.S. film financing and distribution arrangements; major record companies with Academy Award and Grammy winning soundtracks; companies acquiring rights in motion pictures through investments, co-productions and presales; authors and owners of beloved children’s characters; and Broadway producers and film companies disposing of motion picture rights in stage and film properties.