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LEGAL VISION

LEGAL VISION

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 LEGAL VISION: A Six-Part Series on Entertainment Law Presented by Damien Swaby Explore the legal side of filmmaking with LEGAL VISION, a six-part podcast series from Donaldson Callif Perez. From rights clearance and fair use to financing and distribution, each episode delivers expert insights, real-world case studies, and practical tips to help independent creators navigate the legal challenges of the entertainment industry.Copyright Damien Swaby Política y Gobierno
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  • Legal Essentials for Film & TV

    Legal Essentials for Film & TV
    Jun 29 2025
    Episode Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Madison Karsenty, Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez LLP, to explore the legal framework supporting today’s most compelling media and entertainment projects. Madison shares how her practice spans every stage of the production process—from rights acquisition and clearance to financing and distribution—and unpacks the legal risks tied to defamation and personal rights in documentary content.Topics Covered:
    • Madison’s path to becoming a Partner at a leading entertainment law firm
    • Key legal challenges facing documentary filmmakers today
    • Trends in defamation lawsuits and how creators can stay protected
    • Insights from her co-authored article on balancing risk in non-fiction storytelling
    • The importance of mentorship and legal education in shaping the next generation of media attorneys
    Guest Bio:
    Madison Karsenty is a Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez LLP, specializing in entertainment and media law. Recognized by Variety and Realscreen as a rising leader in the field, she also serves as an adjunct professor at USC Gould School of Law and regularly speaks on legal panels at top universities.
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    50 m
  • Free Speech and Fighting for Your Story – Dale Nelson

    Free Speech and Fighting for Your Story – Dale Nelson
    Jun 23 2025
    Episode Summary:
    In this episode we sit down with Dale Nelson, a legal trailblazer whose career spans blockbuster franchises, international IP strategy, and a lifelong defense of creative freedom.Dale joined Donaldson Callif Perez in 2019, bringing with her over 25 years of experience from Warner Bros. Entertainment, where she served as Vice President and Senior Intellectual Property Counsel. At the studio, Dale played a pivotal role in protecting and managing the rights to some of the most influential entertainment properties of our time — from the Harry Potter universe and DC Comics to the studio’s legacy catalog of classic films and shows.Her work covered every facet of IP law across the globe — including rights clearance, production and marketing approvals, piracy strategy, and legislative policy — and her expertise was trusted by nearly every division at Warner Bros.Prior to Warner Bros., she was a litigator at Lyon & Lyon, handling IP enforcement and protection for a broad range of industries. She’s also a respected educator, having lectured at Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, USC, Southwestern, Loyola, and the University of Barcelona.Today, Dale works with a new generation of storytellers: independent filmmakers, documentarians, podcasters, artists, and creatives who are reshaping the narrative landscape. She helps them understand their rights, navigate fair use and free speech issues, clear material safely, and protect their stories without compromising their vision.From courtroom battles to classroom lectures, Dale’s voice has become a trusted resource for understanding how intellectual property law intersects with expression and innovation. Topics Covered:
    • What it's like to be Senior IP Counsel at a major Hollywood studio
    • Real-world lessons from managing global franchises like Harry Potter and DC Comics
    • How to approach rights clearance as an independent creator
    • The legal blind spots that can derail a project — and how to avoid them
    • Understanding international copyright, moral rights, and rights of publicity
    • The balance between free speech and intellectual property
    • What creators need to know before hitting “publish” or “record”
    This is a must-listen for anyone who creates, publishes, or distributes content — and wants to do it safely, confidently, and with integrity.
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    31 m
  • Backing the Vision: Chris Perez on Financing & Distribution in Independent Film

    Backing the Vision: Chris Perez on Financing & Distribution in Independent Film
    Jun 16 2025
    EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of The Filmmaker’s Legal Lens, we sit down with Chris Perez, partner at the entertainment law firm Donaldson + Callif + Perez, to unpack the financial and legal realities of getting your film made and distributed.Chris brings deep insight from years of working with independent producers, helping them navigate equity raises, tax credits, debt financing, and investor negotiations—while also planning ahead for deliverables, rights clearance, and distribution readiness.You’ll hear how to avoid common traps, like giving away too much backend too early, failing to budget for legal review, or structuring deals that disincentivize distributors from getting involved. This episode is packed with strategy—not theory—for filmmakers at any stage of production.
    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEPreparing for Distribution – Legal & Practical Strategy
    • Why distribution needs to be baked into financing discussions
    • What buyers and streamers look for in your chain of title and deal memos
    • The legal deliverables checklist: what you need before you sell
    • Why lack of legal planning kills good projects in post-production

    Next Episode:Coming up: Dale Nelson, partner at Donaldson Callif Perez and expert in fair use law, joins us to discuss how to protect your right to tell the story that needs to be told—especially when it's controversial, sensitive, or legally risky.Subscribe & Share:
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    41 m
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