Helping artists tell their stories… Their way.
Donaldson Callif Perez is a law firm that represents independent producers of film, television, and web-based content. We are focused not only on financing, production, and distribution, but are also renowned for clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use. With over 35 years as an entertainment attorney, Michael and his firm have become a leader in the world of 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
Recent News
- Click here to see a list of our clients’ soon-to-be-released works!9/3/21 | Bitchin’: the Sound and Fury of Rick James 6/25/21 | Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union 6/25/21 | Fathom BITCHIN’: THE SOUND AND FURY OF RICK… Full story
- CONGRATS TO OUR 2022 NEWS & DOC EMMY-NOMINATED CLIENTS!Congratulations to our 11 clients who have been nominated at the 43rd News & Doc Emmy Awards! See below for a full list of our clients’ 23 combined nominations: Full story
- “Philly on Fire” and “Raymond Lewis: LA Legend” selected as finalists for the 2022 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film!Congrats to both of our clients, who were announced as two of the six finalists for this prestigious documentary award! Full story