Film agreements
From development to delivery, the paper decides who controls the project and who is paid from it.
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Film Distribution
Theatrical, streaming, television and international distribution; sales agency; minimum guarantees, fees, expenses, cross-collateralization and reversion.
Learn more◧Production & Co-Production
Production services, co-production, producer and development agreements; chain of title and rights clearance.
Learn more☺Talent & Crew
Actor, director, writer and producer agreements; loan-outs, credits, backend and approvals.
Learn more✦Rights, Options & Acquisitions
Option/purchase agreements for books, scripts and life rights.
Learn more◈Music in Film
Sync, master use, composer and soundtrack agreements.
Learn more$Film Financing
PPMs, subscription agreements and production entities. See our financing practice.
Learn moreWhat we check before you sign
- Chain of title and E&O readiness
- Who controls delivery, marketing and release
- Waterfall position and who recoups first
- Holdbacks, windows and territory carve-outs
- Reversion and termination rights
- Credit, approval and consultation rights