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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
Recent News
- Our clients’ soon-to-be and recently released works can be seen below!
Upcoming and new releases include SUMMER OF ’83: TEXAS VS. TIDE and NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE! Check out the full list below! Full story - Lisa Callif Appears on NBC Washington to Discuss Juliana Peres Magalhães’s True Crime Streaming Deal
Lisa Callif provided legal analysis on an NBC Washington segment exploring a controversial $10,000 streaming deal allegedly offered to Juliana Peres Magalhães, a Northern Virginia au pair convicted for manslaughter alongside employer… Full story - Dale Nelson Shares Legal Production Insights With Students at Syracuse, Chapman, and UCLA
Dale Nelson recently joined Syracuse University, Chapman University, and the University of California, Los Angeles to present to aspiring students interested in film, television, radio, and entertainment law. In her… 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.