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ENTERTAINMENT

SCRIPTED | UNSCRIPTED | SPECIALS | AWARD SHOWS | DOCUMENTARIES | LIVE EVENTS | BRANDED CONTENT

S.J.J. Law Group specializes in providing innovative legal solutions to content creators and creative talent in the entertainment industry. We understand the creative process and the unique needs of the industry and use our extensive experience, knowledge, and passion for the business to protect clients’ interests, both legally and creatively.

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PRODUCTION LEGAL

S.J.J. Law Group counsels independent producers and production companies on their production legal needs for feature films, documentaries, scripted and reality television programs, online content, and live music concerts and festivals. We guide industry professionals through the development, financing, physical production, and distribution stages of the production process. We also help new media companies create, acquire, produce, market, and distribute content for social media and emerging digital platforms.

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Our Production Legal services are structured specifically for the need of each client and usually include:

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  • Rights Acquisitions

  • Chain of Title

  • Producer and Investor Agreements

  • Defining Net Profits

  • Negotiating Strategic Alliances

  • Talent and Crew Agreements

  • Clearances and Releases

  • Guild Compliance

  • Sales Agent Agreements

  • Domestic & International Distribution Deals

FILM FINANCE

S.J.J. Law Group provides innovative legal solutions to individual and institutional financiers in all facets of investing in independent and studio films. We combine knowledge of finance and entertainment to advise clients on complex financial structures and instruments related to equity and debt financing in film, as well as television, live events and digital content.

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We provide innovative legal solutions to clients in all aspects of Film Finance, including:

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  • Equity Investments

  • Debt Financing

  • Bridge Loans and Gap Financing

  • P&A and Completion Funds

  • IRS 181 Deductions

  • Foreign Presales and Minimum Guarantees

  • Financing Plans and Waterfalls

  • Slate Financing

  • Fund Formation

  • Product Placement and Brand Integration

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TALENT REPRESENTION

S.J.J. Law Group represents actors, musicians, writers, directors, authors, athletes, influencers, and other talent in all areas of entertainment and new media. We bring key relationships with entertainment industry professionals to leverage deal-making opportunities for our clients.

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S.J.J. Law Group structures and negotiates the following transactions for our Talent Representation clients:

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  • Talent Deals

  • Agency and Management Agreements

  • Creative Rights

  • Optioning Literary Works

  • Representing Life Rights

  • Name and Likeness Usage

  • Personal Appearances

  • Merchandising and Endorsement Deals

  • Social Media Content Management and Distribution

  • O-1 Visa Applications

FIRST AMENDMENT

S.J.J. Law Group provides First Amendment pre-broadcast review of content (right of privacy, right of publicity, defamation), script coverage, and rights and clearances.

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