Santa Monica, California, United States
Experienced in Business and Legal Affairs with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry including production, rights analysis, copyright and new media. Skilled in Film, Public Speaking, Management, Television, and Contract Negotiation.
Draft and negotiate agreements relating to the development, production, acquisition and distribution of television programming, including production services, co-finance, underlying rights (including foreign format acquisition), writer, director, executive producer, producer and talent agreements for cable and high budget SVOD platforms. Handle drafting of guest star and series regular paperwork as well as all production related legal issues for multiple television series.
Drafted and negotiated talent, rights acquisition and distribution deals for various actors, writers and producers in scripted and reality programming. Served as Production Attorney on comedy specials.
Drafted, reviewed and negotiated agreements with studios and independent contractors for digital media projects including but not limited to master services agreements, statements of work, and independent contractor agreements.
Assisted with business development and fundraising for this IT support start up. Negotiated and Drafted agreements with vendors and clients. Ran the customer service department that did remote and on-site IT support for clients. Hired and managed employees and interns.