Entertainment and the Entertainment Industry

BCF draws upon a breadth of talent to represent clients in the entertainment industry on matters ranging from contract negotiation to intellectual property, tax, competition, and trade.

Our commercial lawyers negotiate and draft talent agreements, recording agreements, and production contracts, as well as appearance releases, location releases, and licence agreements. Our financing lawyers negotiate and advise on sponsorships, loans, co-production investments, and grants. We represent a variety of clients from the film, television, performing arts, music, internet, and new media industries. BCF’s tax professionals help these clients benefit from the various grants and tax credits available to them, and structure their projects to take full advantage of existing regimes.