Pitt Entertainment Law provides production counsel for film, television, unscripted, podcast, and digital media productions. We oversee the legal and business affairs of a project from development through distribution, structuring transactions, negotiating agreements, managing risk, and solving problems before they disrupt production, financing, or exploitation opportunities.
Development & Financing
- Rights acquisitions and chain of title
- Development deals (Option and Shopping Agreements)
- Production entity formation and structuring
- Equity, debt, tax credit, and private financing transactions
Production Agreements
- Above-the-line and physical production agreements
- Vendor, contractor, production services agreements, and co-production agreements
- Location agreements and releases
- Music, composer, and licensing agreements
- Post-production agreements
Rights, Clearances & Compliance
- Script, title, trademark, and copyright review
- Clearance analysis and risk assessment
- Life rights and releases
- Fair use opinions
- Union, insurance, and regulatory compliance
Ongoing Production Counsel
- Day-to-day legal advice and issue resolution
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Legal research and risk management
- Emergencies
- Firing cast and crew
- E&O Insurance Support
Post-Production & Distribution
- Credit, billing, and approval matters
- Profit participation review
- Delivery and distribution requirements
- Sales agent and distributor agreements
"If you're putting together an entertainment team in the 21st century, Asa is a MUST HAVE on your A-Team. Whether you're a creative looking for another pair of eyes on a contract or an agent/manager looking for a reliable attorney you can trust with your top-tier talent, Asa's professionalism and wide breadth of knowledge is a breath of fresh air in this industry of pretentious wannabe's. I'm a 3rd year Agent and after having worked on multiple social media marketing/production contracts with Asa, I can't even begin to tell you how indispensable having someone who actually listens, takes notes and actually applies those notes is for your team. Asa's work ethic and integrity are unmatched. A true unicorn. Thanks for all your hard work! To many more deals to come."
