Film Industry Legal Services

If you're a filmmaker and having issues with contracts, artists, or protecting your intellectual property, you need advice and representation from attorneys who are familiar with the complexities of the film industry. We can help.

Saper Law regularly represents independent filmmakers throughout the filmmaking process. Because filmmakers can encounter a variety of copyright, trademark, and privacy-related issues during production, it is always a good idea to seek the advice of an experienced attorney early in the filmmaking process.

We provide the following services for our film clients:

  • Copyrights: registration, licensing &protection
  • Trademarks: registration, licensing & protection
  • Counseling on the use of copyrighted  material and trademarks in films
  • Business entity creation and incorporation
  • Production & distribution contracts
  • Host & talent agreements and location releases
  • Screenplay protection
  • Stock footage licenses
  • Talent agency & management contracts
  • Film and DVD distribution agreements
  • Recording & performance contracts
  • Agency & production agreements
  • Sponsorship contracts
  • Trademark & Copyright infringement
Here are examples of recent film law cases handled by the Saper Law Offices:
  • Assisted several filmmakers in gaining the permissions necessary for using songs and other copyrighted works in their films.
  • Drafted operating agreement, corresponding copyright agreements, and other production, location, and crew agreements for film project.
  • Provided counsel for documentary filmmaker launched a web-based television program.
  • Set up limited liability company, prepared operating agreement, and provided a variety of production contracts for a feature-length film on the film festival circuit.
  • Counseled documentary filmmakers on use of a university’s name, another company’s advertisements, and television footage of appearance on cable news channel.
  • Represented filmmaker in negotiation of new DVD distribution agreement.

Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation.