New York Film & Television Lawyer

Film and Television Attorney Serving New York, NY

New York is one of the world's primary centers for film and television production, with productions ranging from major studio features to independent films, streaming content, and commercial work. Legal representation is essential for the contracts governing every aspect of production.

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

Our office at 30 Broad Street is accessible via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your film or television legal needs.

Film and Television Legal Services in New York

Production Agreements

We draft and negotiate production agreements for New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York

New York's film and television tax credit program makes the state one of the most attractive production locations in the country. Understanding these incentives and the legal agreements governing productions is essential for filmmakers working in New York.

Why New York Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Production agreement drafting and negotiation
• Distribution deal analysis
• Talent contract review
• Accessible from New York via subway, commuter rail, and PATH to our Financial District office at 30 Broad Street
• 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.