Clearance & Copyright, 5th Edition: Everything You Need to Know for Film, Television, and Other Creative Content - Paperback

by Michael C. Donaldson (Author), Lisa A. Callif (Author), Christopher L. Perez (Author)

Author Biography

Michael C. Donaldson is a Los Angeles-based entertainment lawyer with more than 50 years of experience in copyright and entertainment issues. He has been called "the Obi-Wan Kenobi of fair use" in the American Bar Association Journal. Lisa A. Callif's primary focus is on representing independent content creators from development through distribution. She also serves as general counsel to the nonprofit organizations Film Independent and Women in Film and represents multiple live theaters in Los Angeles. Among her many accolades, Lisa has been recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as a "Power Lawyer." Christopher L. Perez advises on all aspects of independent filmmaking, including development, financing, production, rights clearance, and distribution. He serves as Co-President on the board of directors for the International Documentary Association and was named one of "Hollywood's new leaders" by Variety and an "Attorney of the Year" by California Lawyer.