Helping artists tell their stories, their way.
Donaldson Callif Perez is a law firm that represents independent producers and production companies of film, television, and web-based content. We are focused not only on development, production, distribution and financing-related legal services, but are renowned for clearance and intellectual property work, especially in the area of fair use, trademark and personal rights. With over 100 years of collective experience as entertainment attorneys, DCP has become a leader in the world of rights clearances and in independent production.
“I don’t know where I’d be without Donaldson Callif Perez — probably sitting on a barstool somewhere, handing out copies of my demo reel.”
— Adam Saunders, Founder, Footprint Features
Recent News
- Our clients’ soon-to-be-released works can be seen below!Upcoming releases include Sylvestor Stallone biopic SLY and Matthew Heineman’s AMERICAN SYMPHONY. Check out the full list below! Full story
- Chris Perez and Michael Donaldson to Present Annual Indie Filmmaking Legal Update at SXSWChris Perez and Michael Donaldson have been invited to speak again at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) film festival taking place from March 7 to March 15, 2025, in… Full story
- Chris Perez Honored with USC Latinx Law Students Association’s Alumni Award The firm is pleased to announce that Chris Perez has been recognized as a “2025 Alumni Honoree” by the Latinx Law Students Association at the University of Southern California Gould… Full story