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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 releases include Mariska Hargitay’s MY MOM JAYNE and Eva Victor’s feature directorial debut – SORRY, BABY from A24. Check out the full list below! Full story - Michael Donaldson Joins the Legal Vision Podcast to Discuss Fair Use
Michael Donaldson recently joined filmmaker Damien Swaby’s “Legal Vision” podcast series in an episode entitled “Fair Use – Empowering Creators in the Digital Age – Michael C. Donaldson.” In his… Full story - Dale Nelson Authors Forbes Article Unpacking Major AI Fair Use Rulings
Dale Nelson recently penned a Forbes piece delving into two recent rulings in lawsuits involving Meta and Anthropic, respectively, that deemed the use of copyrighted books for training AI models to be… 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.