Helping artists tell their stories, their way.
Donaldson Callif Perez is a law firm that represents independent producers and production companies of film, television, and web-based content. We are focused not only on development, production, distribution and financing-related legal services, but are renowned for clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use, trademark and personal rights. With over 100 years of collective experience as entertainment attorneys, DCP has become a leader in the world of rights clearances and in independent production.
“I don’t know where I’d be without Donaldson Callif Perez — probably sitting on a barstool somewhere, handing out copies of my demo reel.”
— Adam Saunders, Founder, Footprint Features
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- Our clients’ soon-to-be-released works can be seen below!
Upcoming and new releases include THE LIBRARIANS by Kim Snyder and KATRINA: COME HELL AND HIGH WATER. Check out the full list below! Full story - Chris Perez and Victoria Rosales Present to the USC School of Cinematic Arts on Film Rights Clearance
Chris Perez and Victoria Rosales recently spoke to the USC School of Cinematic Arts student body on September 29th at the Norris Theater. Their presentation, entitled “The Fundamentals of Film… Full story - Lisa Callif to Speak at the 2025 Film Independent Forum on AI Legal Challenges in the Creative Industries
Lisa Callif will be sharing legal insights at the 2025 Film Independent Forum on September 27th at 12:30 pm, hosted at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles, CA.… Full story
Legal Vision, a podcast series in collaboration with esteemed filmmaker and podcast host and producer Damien Swaby, explores key legal issues in the entertainment industry while providing expert-backed solutions for independent filmmakers, production companies, and legal professionals. The pro bono project aims to inspire creators to explore necessary legal frameworks as they launch creative endeavors.