Clark Hill’s Entertainment Industry Team provides production legal services for film and television projects shooting in Michigan as well as in locations throughout the country. Clark Hill professionals handle talent agreements, labor and employment issues (including negotiation with local labor unions and the industry guilds), location agreements, local permitting and vendor contracts on behalf of independent production companies based in Michigan and those that have selected Michigan as a location. Clark Hill also represents production services companies that provide the goods and services necessary to any quality production project.
In addition to production legal services, Clark Hill represents producers and distributors in connection with the negotiation of distribution arrangements for all media. Development companies and writers also rely on Clark Hill attorneys to assist with the legal aspects of creating, selling and acquiring scripts.