Helping artists tell their stories… Their way.
Donaldson Callif Perez is a law firm that represents independent producers of film, television, and web-based content. We are focused not only on financing, production, and distribution, but are also renowned for clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use. With over 35 years as an entertainment attorney, Michael and his firm have become a leader in the world of independent production.
Recent News
- Click here to see a list of our clients’ soon-to-be-released works!Upcoming releases include Sylvestor Stallone biopic SLY and Matthew Heineman’s AMERICAN SYMPHONY. Check out the full list below! Full story
- Lisa Callif, Chris Perez, Dale Nelson, and Michael Donaldson Recognized in Variety’s Legal Impact ReportThe firm is honored to announce that Lisa Callif, Chris Perez, Dale Nelson, and Michael Donaldson have been named by Variety to its 2024 “Legal Impact Report,” an esteemed annual… Full story
- Chris Perez to Speak on International Documentary Association Panel at the Biennial Getting Real ConferenceChris Perez is slated to speak on the “Worth Our Weight In Gold: Identifying Value in Your Production” panel at this year’s Getting Real conference hosted by the International Documentary… Full story