RPL Attorney Niki Cubides Leads NYWIFT Workshop: Distribution Deal Points Unraveled

On May 12, 2015, RPL attorney Nicole D. “Niki” Cubides co-led a workshop for New York Women in Film & Television titled “Distribution Deal Points Unraveled” aimed at helping filmmakers navigate the major deal points of a distribution agreement. In this discussion, Niki covered topics including the “optimal” grant of rights, territorial rights issues, customary payment models, delivery and E&O expectations and other common “asks” by the distributor. She also addressed concerns for working with multiple distributors and ways to create leverage and avoid the top mistakes during negotiations.