Film Finance
Mr. Curphey represents both film investors and producers. Services include:
- Investment Agreements for feature films, short films and trans-media properties to finance development, production and marketing
- Private Placement Memorandums
- Advising on proposed Investment Agreements
- Advising on Securities Law Compliance
- Filing required State and Federal Security Law Notices
- Finder's Fee Agreements
- Co-Production Agreements
Production Law
Mr. Curphey provides the full range of production legal services, including:
- Rights Acquisition
- Writer Agreements
- Crew Deals
- Copyright and Trademark releases
- Product Placement
- Actor/Talent Deals
- Director Deals
- Producer Deals
- Composer Deals/Music Licensing
- SAG Paperwork and Compliance
- State Tax Credit Applications and advising
- E&O Applications and Clearance
Distribution Agreements
Mr. Curphey handles a wide range of negotiations and deals for clients, including:
Film:
- Theatrical Distribution Deals
- Direct to DVD deals
- Digital Distribution Deals
- Producer’s Representative Deals
- Sales Agent Agreements
- Film Marketing/Promotion Agreements
Reality TV:
- On Camera Talent Deals
- Co-creator Agreements
- Shopping Agreements
- License Fee Deals
- Producer/Creator Deals
New Media
Mr. Curphey offers legal assistance with:
- App Development, Distribution and Financing Deals
- Web Series Deals
- Video Production, Sponsorship and Promotion Agreements
General Transactions
Mr. Curphey’s practice also includes legal assistance with general transactions, including:
- Book and Graphic Novel Publishing Deals
- Partnership Agreements
- Operating Agreements
- Service Agreements
- Independent Contractor Deals
- Employment Agreements