Damien Swaby

LEGAL VISION

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LEGAL VISION: A Six-Part Series on Entertainment LawPresented by Damien Swaby Explore the legal side of filmmaking with LEGAL VISION, a six-part podcast series from Donaldson Callif Perez. From rights clearance and fair use to financing and distribution, each episode delivers expert insights, real-world case studies, and practical tips to help independent creators navigate the legal challenges of the entertainment industry.

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Damien Swaby

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Fair Use – Empowering Creators in the Digital Age – Michael C. Donaldson 07.07.2025 45:50

Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode, Damien Swaby sits down with attorney and fair use advocate Michael Donaldson to explore the critical concept of "fair use." They discuss how it protects creators, common misconceptions, and practical examples that impact filmmakers, content creators, and digital storytellers alike. What You’ll Learn: What fair use actually means Why it's...

Legal Essentials for Film & TV 29.06.2025 49:49

Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Madison Karsenty, Partner at Donaldson Callif Perez LLP, to explore the legal framework supporting today’s most compelling media and entertainment projects. Madison shares how her practice spans every stage of the production process—from rights acquisition and clearance to financing and distribution—and unpacks the legal risks tied to defamation a...

Free Speech and Fighting for Your Story – Dale Nelson 23.06.2025 31:12

Episode Summary: In this episode we sit down with Dale Nelson , a legal trailblazer whose career spans blockbuster franchises, international IP strategy, and a lifelong defense of creative freedom. Dale joined Donaldson Callif Perez in 2019, bringing with her over 25 years of experience from Warner Bros. Entertainment , where she served as Vice President and Senior Intellectual Property Counsel...

Backing the Vision: Chris Perez on Financing & Distribution in Independent Film 16.06.2025 41:21

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Filmmaker’s Legal Lens , we sit down with Chris Perez , partner at the entertainment law firm Donaldson + Callif + Perez , to unpack the financial and legal realities of getting your film made and distributed. Chris brings deep insight from years of working with independent producers, helping them navigate equity raises, tax credits, debt financing, and inves...

Navigating Clearance in Entertainment – Alexandre M. Yousefzadeh 09.06.2025 44:09

Episode Description: In this episode, we sit down with Alex Yousefzadeh, a seasoned attorney at Donaldson Callif Perez. From his early academic days at NYU to his specialized legal training at Southwestern Law, Alex has carved a niche helping filmmakers and creatives tackle everything from rights acquisition to distribution. Topics covered include: What fair use really means in a production settin...

The Oscar-Winning Intersection of Creativity and Legality – "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" 01.06.2025 52:32

LEGAL VISION — Episode 1 Title: The Oscar-Winning Intersection of Creativity and Legality – "The Only Girl in the Orchestra" In our premiere episode, we explore what it takes to tell bold, socially relevant stories—and how to legally protect them. Host, Damien Swaby sits down with two trailblazers: Together, they unpack the intersection of storytelling and legal strategy: How to tackle h...