Entertainment Production & Commercial Agreements

Behind every successful entertainment project is a network of commercial relationships.

Producers work with production companies, talent, venues, suppliers, distributors, sponsors, broadcasters, brands and other commercial partners. Each relationship can involve different contractual, intellectual property and commercial considerations.

EL Creative Counsel helps entertainment businesses structure and negotiate the agreements that allow creative projects to move forward.

We can assist with

Production agreements
Production services agreements
Co-production agreements
Development agreements
Producer agreements
Contractor agreements
Supplier agreements
Venue agreements
Distribution agreements
Sponsorship agreements
Brand partnerships
Commercial collaborations
Confidentiality agreements
Licensing arrangements
Intellectual property agreements

Production agreements

Production agreements establish the commercial framework for a project and can address responsibilities, funding, intellectual property, deliverables, approvals, insurance, costs and termination.

We help clients develop agreements that reflect the actual way the production is expected to operate.

Co-productions & collaborations

Entertainment projects are often developed collaboratively.

Co-production and partnership arrangements can involve multiple parties contributing funding, intellectual property, talent, production resources or distribution opportunities.

Clear agreements can establish each party's responsibilities and the rights and commercial benefits attached to the project.

Sponsorship & commercial partnerships

Entertainment projects can create valuable opportunities for brands and sponsors.

Sponsorship and commercial partnership agreements should clearly define the rights being provided, including branding, content, promotional opportunities, hospitality, exclusivity and other benefits.

We help clients negotiate arrangements that align the legal agreement with the commercial objective.

Suppliers & contractors

Productions rely on a wide range of suppliers and contractors.

Clear contractual arrangements can help address scope, deliverables, payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, liability and termination while reducing uncertainty during production.

Distribution & exploitation

The commercial life of an entertainment project can extend well beyond its initial release or performance.

Distribution, licensing, broadcast, streaming, international exploitation, merchandising and other commercial opportunities can all create additional rights and contractual considerations.

Build the commercial framework that allows the creative project to succeed.

Have an Entertainment Production or Commercial agreement on the table?

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