Production Legal Services
Dorado Law provides production legal services for film (scripted/documentary), television (scripted/reality), and digital content, including the following:
Production Contracts
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Physical Production Agreements – locations; vendors; rentals; crew; background
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Above-the-Line Talent & Crew – writers; producers; directors; composers; department heads
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Performers - principal cast agreements; day-players; and minors.
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Licenses – film clips; music licenses; clearance & copyright review
Chain of Title
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Literary Option Purchase Agreements
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Life & Story Rights Agreements
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Copyright Registrations
Union Compliance
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Representing and guiding producers through signatory processes for SAG-AFTRA and IATSE
Post-Production
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E&O insurance – guidance, applications, and opinion letters.
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Distribution Agreements
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Sales Agent Agreements
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Legal Delivery – credit statements; name & likeness approvals
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Court confirmation of minor contracts (Los Angeles County Only)