Entertainment law encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including film, television, music, literary and new media.  We have extensive experience in all of these areas, both on the transactional side and in litigation.  Whether you are a filmmaker, actor, video producer, recording artist, songwriter, musician, or author, safeguarding your creative works is crucial to protecting your rights and maintaining control over your projects.  At Brandstetter Law, we understand the intricacies of entertainment law, offering tailored legal solutions to help you secure, manage, and enforce your rights.

We assist clients in registering copyrights and trademarks on their projects, preserving and protecting those rights, managing the licensing and sale of their creative works, and defending against their infringement.  We are well-versed in the unique challenges that come with evolving entertainment platforms and can help you navigate issues in both traditional and emerging digital markets.

We also recognize that your creative assets are more than just works—they are your legacy. That’s why we take a proactive approach, providing comprehensive intellectual property strategies that prevent disputes before they arise, allowing you to focus on creating while we focus on protecting.

Whether you need assistance drafting contracts, negotiating distribution or licensing deals, or litigating disputes, Brandstetter Law is committed to delivering personalized service with your long-term goals in mind. Helping you navigate the complexities of the entertainment world isn’t just a legal task for us—it’s our passion. Contact us today to see how our results-driven expertise can help you succeed in your creative endeavors.

Services include:

Film, Television, Video and New Media

Drafting, review and negotiation of all agreements and deal memos for film, TV, videos, and new media, from script to screen, including:

  • Producer Agreements
  • Co-Production Agreements
  • Talent Agreements
  • Crew Agreements
  • Talent and Literary Agent/Management Agreements
  • Life Story Rights Agreements and Releases
  • Submission Agreements and Releases
  • Writer and Co-writer/Collaboration Agreements
  • Producer’s Representative Agreements
  • Sales Agent Agreements
  • Film Distribution Agreements
  • Joint Venture Agreements
  • Collaboration Agreements
  • Above-the-line Employment Agreements for cast, director, writer and producer
  • Below-the-line Employment Agreements for crew
  • Screenplay and Literary Option/Purchase Agreements
  • Script and Copyright Clearances
  • Screenplay legal issues review
  • Trademark, Copyright and Title Searches
  • Copyright and Trademark registration, maintenance and enforcement
  • Location Agreements
  • TV Development Agreements
  • Pilot Teleplay Deal Memo
  • TV Talent Holding Deals
  • TV Series Producer and Director Agreements
  • TV Talent Agreements
  • Literary Rights Option/Purchase Agreement
  • Entity Formation (e.g., corporations, special purpose production entities (SPEs), loan-out companies, indie record labels, music publishing companies, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, joint ventures, etc.)
  • Private Placement Memoranda and attendant documentation
  • Production counsel for feature films, shorts and documentaries
  • Outsourced business affairs/legal department (retainer basis only)

Music

Drafting, negotiation and review of all agreements and deal memos for music projects, from demo to deal, including:

  • Recording Group Partnership Agreements
  • Recording Artist Record Label Agreements
  • Demo Recording Agreements
  • Record Producer Agreements
  • Songwriter Agreements
  • Music Sampling Agreements
  • Music Publishing Agreements
  • Music Publishing Company formation and affiliation with Performing Rights Organization
  • Music Licensing Agreements
  • Composer Agreements
  • Registration, maintenance, and policing of copyrights and trademarks

Literary

Drafting, negotiation and review of all agreements for literary matters, including:

  • Book Publishing Agreements
  • Ghost Writer Agreements
  • Subject-Collaborator Agreements
  • Author-Contributor Agreements
  • Consent and Release Forms

Reviews

Jeff is an anchor tenant on my dream team. In fact he’s the first member of it! I’ve worked with him as my attorney (and friend) for over 12 years now since launching my company. He understands the space I operate within well (digital music/media/entertainment), so we speak the same language which makes life much easier! He’s extremely reliable, creative, thorough and trustworthy. And he’s got a wonderful personality which makes it a joy to work with him — even when (especially when!) dealing with challenging matters. I can’t recommend Jeff highly enough to anyone who seeks knowledgeable legal counsel in the digital media and entertainment space. He knows all the ins and outs required to succeed in this space, and he’s truly a dream to work with. I refer him to others regularly.

— Kelli R.
Trusted Advisor to Visionary Founders, Leaders & Teams, Creators & Innovators; Growth Strategist

The world’s full of people who will tell you “No! That’s impossible.” Jeff is one of those guys who says, “Yes! We can do that. And here’s how we start…” Jeff helped me take my idea from concept to a marketable state. He provides never-ending encouragement & support. He’s realistic without being pessimistic, but never varnishes the truth. My most trusted advisor!

— Eric G.
Technical Project Manager

Jeffrey is an incisive and intelligent attorney and businessman, with wide-ranging knowledge of many areas of business besides the film industry. I am fortunate that I have Jeffrey’s counsel, as I trust his instincts and his wisdom to guide me in many different kinds of matters.

— David H.
Writer/Technical Editor

I’ve worked with Jeffrey on many occasions over a period of more than 20 years. He’s terrific. Extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable, honest, and efficient. I wouldn’t hesitate to give him my highest and most resounding recommendations and endorsement.

— Bill G.
Attorney

Jeff is an aggressive litigator that maintains a sense of reason. (Reason is too often forgotten by many aggressive litigators.) Jeff was of excellent assistance in an appeal I handled for one of his clients, and he did a great job on the appeal he handled for her.

— Greg M.
Appellate Attorney

Jeff did some work for me and always found a great solution that made everyone win. He’s very fast, informed, flexible and digital – a real pleasure to work with. Consider yourself lucky to work with him.

— Gerd L.
Keynote Speaker, Author, Futurist & Humanist, Filmmaker

Jeffrey has served on a few panels for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, San Francisco/Northern California Chapter (www.emmysf.tv), he spoke on copyright law and intellectual property law when it comes to having content on websites, etc. He donated his services to us which we greatly appreciate. I highly recommend him!

— Cynthia Z.
Professor, Public Media Specialist, Screenwriter

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