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!Upcoming releases include Sylvestor Stallone biopic SLY and Matthew Heineman’s AMERICAN SYMPHONY. Check out the full list below! Full story
- Lisa Callif Appears on “Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby” PodcastLisa Callif recently appeared on an episode of Damien Swaby’s “Filmmaking Conversations” podcast. In the episode, entitled “Insights with Lisa A. Callif: Safeguarding Your Creative Work in Filmmaking,” Lisa shares… Full story
- Lisa Callif Speaks to The Hollywood Reporter About Recent Defamation Lawsuits in Light of “Baby Reindeer” Series Allegations Lisa Callif recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter regarding a recent slew of defamation lawsuits against Netflix dramas based on real events, including When They See Us, Inventing Anna, and Baby Reindeer. The article, “Behind… Full story