Christopher Perez recently appeared on an episode of The Creative Gap podcast alongside host GianCarlo Stigliano, where he unpacked the vital relationship between filmmakers and attorneys. https://lnkd.in/gCzQp8n5 #Film #Filmmaking #IndieFilmmaking #Legal #Entertainment #EntertainmentLaw #AI
Donaldson Callif Perez, LLP
Law Practice
Los Angeles, California 2,931 followers
Donaldson Callif Perez handles financing, production, distribution, clearance and IP for independent producers.
About us
Donaldson Callif Perez is a Los Angeles-based law firm that specializes in representing independent producers of film, television and web-based content on financing, production and distribution, with a particular expertise in clearance and intellectual property work, including in the area of fair use. The firm was founded on the core principle that independent creators need legal advocates for expressing themselves through their art. As evident, we empower our clients by informing them of their rights and acting as their legal shepherd. At DCP, we foster solutions-oriented thinking for our clients and for ourselves. Everything is fixable. Either change the action or change the perspective. Our attorneys are some of the most prominent thought leaders in the entertainment industry, regularly educating and speaking on prevalent issues. We have also authored highly successful guides shaping the way the industry navigates copyright and clearance.
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http://dcp.law
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- 11-50 employees
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- Los Angeles, California
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- Partnership
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- entertainment and transactional
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5600 W Adams Blvd
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Los Angeles, California 90016, US
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Starting 5 is now streaming on Netflix! The 10-part sports series provides an in-depth exploration of five of the NBA's most renowned players - Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Domantas Sabonis, and Jayson Tatum. Congratulations to UNINTERRUPTED, Higher Ground Productions, Omaha Productions, and the entire production team! DCP Team: Lisa Callif and Jonathan Fisher #Filmmaking #IndieFilmmaking #Netflix #LimitedSeries #NBA #JimmyButler #AnthonyEdwards #LeBronJames #DomantasSabonis #JaysonTatum #Legal #Entertainment
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Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid premieres in theatres today! The film chronicles the life of revered political strategist James Carville. Congratulations to Altimeter Films and the entire production team! DCP Team: Alex Yousefzadeh and Lisa Callif #JamesCarville #Biopic #IndieFilm #IndieFilmmaking #Documentary #Legal #Film #Entertainment
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The Paper Bag Plan premieres today at the Heartland Film Festival! The film follows a high-functioning alcoholic father who has devoted his life to caring for his disabled son. Congratulations to Blue Sun Pictures, director Anthony Lucero, and producer Kealohi Lee Lucero! DCP Team: Christopher Perez, Natalie Locke, and Herlinda Castagnoli #HeartlandFilmFestival #IndieFilm #IndieFilmmaking #Legal #Entertainment #EntertainmentLaw #family #filmfest
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The Apprentice premieres in theatres tomorrow! The biopic follows a young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) as he is mentored by Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). DCP, Christopher Perez and Madison Karsenty worked with the filmmakers over several years to help bring this riveting story to life and to audiences around the world. Congratulations to Gidden Media LLC, Amy Baer, Briarcliff Entertainment, and the entire production team! DCP Team: Christopher Perez and Madison Karsenty #Film #Filmmaking #Legal #Biopic #DonaldTrump #SebastianStan #RoyCohn #JeremyStrong #TheApprentice #Trump
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Once a month the DCP family partakes in #WellnessWednesday! This month Jonathan Fisher took us on a beautiful hike at the Baldwin Scenic Overlook — incredible views with incredible people🏞️🤩 #lawfirm #wellness #nature #law #teambuilding
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DCP's Lisa Callif, Jonathan Fisher, and Dale Nelson had a great time attending an exclusive Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery premiere yesterday ViDiOTS, LLC where director Cullen Hoback engaged in a lively Q&A where he predicted the Bitcoin community’s response to the film and whether the film will impact the value of Bitcoin. The documentary is a fascinating investigation of Bitcoin's origins and its creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Be sure to stream it on HBO starting tonight! Congrats to HYRAX FILMS LLC and all others involved! DCP Team: Lisa Callif and Jonathan Fisher #bitcoin #crypto #premiere #deadline #cullenhoback #satoshinakamoto #hbo #film #hollywood #streaming #documentary
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Death By Numbers is now screening! The documentary delves into the impact of gun violence on today's generation, based on the writings of youth gun violence survivor Sam Fuentes. The film will screen at festivals including Hamptons International Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, MONTCLAIR FILM FESTIVAL INC, and UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) throughout this month. Congratulations to the entire production team! DCP Team: Christopher Perez and Jamie Shepard #Film #Filmmaking #Legal #FilmmakingLaw #EntertainmentLaw #FilmIndustry #GunViolence #SamFuentes #HIFF #WFF25
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Lisa Callif recently spoke to Micah Versemann on The Producer Podcast about how to navigate the clearance process, film financing, and the use of AI as an independent filmmaker. #Film #IndependentFilmmaking #Filmmaking #Legal #EntertainmentLaw #Production #Clearance
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The firm is honored to sponsor Rideback Rise’s inaugural “Indie Film Financing Summit” today, and looks forward to the success of the Summit in years to come. DCP’s Christopher Perez will also moderate the “Intro to the Industry” panel alongside Charlotte Koh, Ted Hope, and Ben Kramer. #IndieFilm #IndieFilmmaking #Entertainment #EntertainmentLegal #Legal #EntertainmentLaw
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