Trusted Counsel for the Independent Artist - Because I am One.
As a creative, I know firsthand what it’s like to feel torn between pressing forward with your vision and worrying whether you’ve truly covered your professional and legal bases. As an attorney, I bring over 15 years of experience in the entertainment and intellectual property landscape — a toolkit designed to empower independent artists at every stage of their journey, from micro-budget projects to multi-million-dollar productions.
My true north will always be the independent artist: the filmmaker, producer, or creative professional driven by passion and resourcefulness, making much from too little. You don’t have to go it alone.
Services Offered
I provide flexible support, from targeted advice on specific issues to a full “soup-to-nuts” approach covering development through delivery. Areas of focus include:
Business & Entity Formation: LLC creation and compliance
Contracts & Negotiations: Drafting and negotiating agreements with talent, crew, investors, and partners
Music & Footage Licensing: Rights clearance, negotiations, and fair use opinions
Intellectual Property Protection: Copyright, trademark, registration, and chain of title
Production Counsel: Development and production support, SAG-AFTRA/IATSE agreements, wage & hour compliance
Financing & Insurance: Film packaging, tax credit incentives, equity agreements, and E&O insurance requirements
Distribution & Festivals: Licensing deals, festival submission strategies, and attendance consulting
Clearances: Script and title clearance, legal opinions, and fair use assessments
Contact me today for a free consultation. Together, we’ll protect your work, minimize risk, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters most: telling your story.
Zachary Weil
323-510-7083
zweil(at)weillawfirm.net