PATRICK
DOERR
Entertainment
The entertainment and creative economy is in a constant state of transformation, with new methods of creation, consumption, distribution, and experience emerging at an accelerated pace. Our team is deeply embedded in every facet of the entertainment industry, offering comprehensive representation and working closely alongside our clients to navigate this dynamic landscape. With decades of industry experience and a vast network of trusted relationships, we are leaders and trusted advisors to our clients.
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We advise the visionaries, creators, and companies shaping the future of entertainment across all platforms and markets. Our clients span the entire media ecosystem — from major film and television studios to digital-first platforms, global content distributors, production companies, and talent.
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Who We Work With
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We represent a wide array of clients, including:
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Celebrities, icons, and prominent individuals
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Content creators and leaders
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Producers
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Motion picture and television studios
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Streaming platforms and digital media companies
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Production companies (scripted, unscripted, animation, and more)
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Social media networks and gaming companies
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Foreign-based content creators and distributors
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Advertising agencies and consumer brands
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High-profile investors, entrepreneurs, and talent — including actors, directors, writers, producers, celebrities, and influencers​
Practice Segments
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Television, Film & Digital Media
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We advise on all aspects of content creation and distribution, including:
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Scripted and unscripted series
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Documentaries and talk shows
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Limited series and movies-of-the-week
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Live-action and animated programming
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Broadcast, cable, syndication, and streaming-first distribution
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Market-Defining Deals at the Intersection of Content & Technology
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Our team negotiates and structures some of the most innovative transactions in the industry, including:
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Digital content licensing and streaming rights
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Distribution agreements for OTT and digital platforms
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Media supplier agreements and tech/content joint ventures
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Global licensing and co-production deals
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Advertising, Branding & Influencer Transactions
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We represent agencies, brands, and talent in sophisticated cross-platform campaigns:
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Product placement and advertiser-funded programming
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Branded content creation and distribution
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Celebrity and influencer endorsements
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Global content licensing and sponsorship deals
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Global Reach & International Transactions
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With a deep understanding of the U.S. and international entertainment markets, we counsel leading producers and distributors across Asia, Europe, and beyond in:
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Cross-border
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Financing transactions with U.S. studios and platforms
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Global content acquisition and exploitation strategies
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Full-Cycle Representation
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We support clients throughout the entire content lifecycle, including:
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IP acquisition and development
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Talent and crew engagement
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Production and post-production support
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Distribution and monetization strategy
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Ancillary rights and revenue exploitation
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Film & TV development, production, financing & distribution agreements
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Joint ventures and international co-productions
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Option and acquisition of IP
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Network and streaming license agreements
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Syndication and barter deals
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Talent, spokesperson, and influencer agreements
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Advertising and branded entertainment contracts
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Labor, guild, and union matters
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Library acquisitions and sales
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IP enforcement, protection & litigation
Team Contacts
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