Manhattan Film & Television Lawyer

Film and Television Attorney Serving Manhattan, NY

Manhattan is the center of New York's film and television industry, with major studios, networks, production companies, and talent agencies headquartered throughout the borough. Professionals encounter complex agreements requiring experienced entertainment law counsel.

Agarunov Law Firm provides film and television legal services for Manhattan producers, directors, writers, actors, and production companies. We handle production agreements, distribution deals, talent contracts, option and rights acquisitions, and financing arrangements.

Our office is located at 30 Broad Street, accessible via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your film or television legal needs.

Film and Television Legal Services in Manhattan

Production Agreements

We draft and negotiate production agreements for Manhattan filmmakers and production companies covering all phases from development through post-production. Our attorneys handle co-production agreements, work-for-hire contracts, above-the-line and below-the-line deal memos, and production services agreements.

Distribution Contracts

We negotiate distribution agreements for Manhattan producers including theatrical, streaming, home video, and international distribution deals. Key terms include territory, term, minimum guarantees, revenue splits, delivery requirements, and holdback provisions between release windows.

Talent Agreements

We draft and negotiate contracts for actors, directors, writers, and other creative talent on Manhattan productions. These agreements address compensation, credit, backend participation, exclusivity, and approval rights tailored to each role.

Option and Rights Acquisition

We handle option agreements and rights acquisitions for Manhattan producers seeking to adapt books, articles, life stories, and other source material. Our attorneys negotiate option prices, exercise prices, extension terms, and chain of title documentation.

Production Financing

We advise Manhattan producers on financing structures including equity investment, pre-sales, tax incentives, and gap financing. Our attorneys draft investor agreements, interparty agreements, and completion guarantor arrangements.

Film and Television Industry in Manhattan

Manhattan's concentration of studios, networks, production companies, and post-production facilities creates an environment where production agreements and talent deals involve significant financial stakes and sophisticated legal provisions requiring experienced counsel.

Why Manhattan Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

Agarunov Law Firm provides film and television legal services for Manhattan professionals.

• Production agreement drafting and negotiation
• Distribution deal analysis
• Talent contract review
• Accessible from Manhattan via virtually every subway line to our Financial District office
• Licensed in both New York and New Jersey

How Our Film & TV Legal Process Works

• Step 1: Consultation. We discuss your project and legal needs. Free consultation.
• Step 2: Review. We analyze existing agreements or draft new contracts.
• Step 3: Negotiation. We negotiate terms with distributors, talent, and financiers.
• Step 4: Finalization. We finalize all agreements for your production.