Entertainment Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel for the Entertainment Industry
From production agreements to talent deals, Clearview helps entertainment businesses and professionals navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
Industry Expertise
Deep Entertainment Industry Knowledge
Clearview has spent years immersed in the entertainment business, understanding its unique rhythms, relationships, and requirements.
Production & Development
From option agreements to production services deals, Clearview understands every stage of bringing creative projects to life, and the legal frameworks that protect them.
Talent Representation
Clearview works with actors, directors, writers, musicians, and their representatives to negotiate fair deals that protect creative rights and ensure proper compensation.
Distribution & Licensing
Navigating complex distribution agreements, territorial licensing, and streaming platform deals requires specialized knowledge Clearview has developed over hundreds of transactions.
IP Protection & Monetization
Your intellectual property is your most valuable asset. Clearview helps protect, exploit, and monetize creative works across all media and platforms.
Entertainment Clients Clearview Serves
Our entertainment practice spans the full ecosystem of creative professionals and businesses.
Production Companies
Film, TV, and digital content producers
Studios & Networks
Major studios and streaming platforms
Talent & Artists
Actors, directors, writers, musicians
Talent Agencies
Representation firms and managers
Record Labels
Music publishers and distributors
Podcasters
Audio content creators and networks
Gaming Companies
Video game developers and publishers
Live Events
Concert promoters and venue operators
Legal Matters
Entertainment Legal Matters Clearview Handles
Clearview addresses the full spectrum of legal needs in the entertainment industry.
Talent Agreements
Negotiating and drafting agreements for actors, directors, writers, producers, and other creative talent.
Production Agreements
Development deals, co-production agreements, production services agreements, and financing structures.
Music Licensing
Sync licenses, master use licenses, mechanical licenses, and performance rights agreements.
Distribution Deals
Theatrical, streaming, broadcast, and international distribution agreements.
Rights Clearances
Clearing music, footage, trademarks, and other third-party content for productions.
Profit Participation
Structuring and auditing profit participation, residuals, and royalty arrangements.
How Clearview Supports Entertainment Businesses
Rights Management
Managing rights clearances, profit participation structures, and credit provisions.
Contract Negotiation
Negotiating and resolving contract terms, credit provisions, and participation agreements.
Related Expertise
Practice areas Clearview offers.
Common Questions
Entertainment Legal FAQ
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