Staten Island Film & Television Lawyer

Film and Television Attorney Serving Staten Island, NY

Staten Island filmmakers and television professionals need legal counsel for production agreements, distribution contracts, talent deals, and location permits, whether working on local productions or commuting to Manhattan and Brooklyn studios.

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

Our Financial District office is accessible from Staten Island via the Staten Island Ferry and the SIR to our Financial District office. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your film or television legal needs.

Film and Television Legal Services in Staten Island

Production Agreements

We draft and negotiate production agreements for Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island 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 Staten Island

Staten Island's suburban landscapes and waterfront locations attract productions seeking settings that differ from typical New York City backdrops. Local filmmakers benefit from legal counsel understanding both industry agreements and the borough's creative community.

Why Staten Island Clients Choose Agarunov Law Firm

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

• Production agreement drafting and negotiation
• Distribution deal analysis
• Talent contract review
• Accessible from Staten Island via Staten Island Ferry and the SIR 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.