In a recent interview on The Inner World of Filmmaking podcast, RPJ’s Nicole Page discusses contract fundamentals, contract disputes, and production practices within the film industry. She underscores the vital role of contracts in establishing clear expectations and preventing conflicts, particularly with regard to compensation, credits, and the ownership of...
This past Monday, RPJ’s Nicole Page and Daniel Ain presented their “Ask Us Anything” panel on Producing and Directing Day at the Fall 2024 DOC NYC festival, where the two answered everything you've always wanted to know about the legal aspects of producing and directing documentaries. Ms. Page and Mr....
Congratulations to RPJ clients Wendy Lobel and Zipatone films on DOC NYC premiere of their films Anxiety Club and Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse! Anxiety Club examines anxiety through the eyes of comedians, candidly reflecting on the mental health disorder using humor, exclusive interviews and intimate views into everyday life. RPJ client and...
Preconceived, the award-winning documentary that premiered at SXSW, is now live on Kinema as of September 10! As we head into a crucial election with reproductive rights in focus, this film offers a vital look at crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) and their role in the anti-abortion movement. Beginning on September...
Reality television has become a dominant force in entertainment, with shows increasingly pushing boundaries to capture viewers' attention. This trend has led to more extreme and risky scenarios, which in turn have raised concerns about the physical and mental well-being of the participants. As production companies chase higher ratings, the...
Kara Feifer and Elisabeth Rohm recently launched Rohm Feifer Entertainment, a film and television production company focused on female-driven narratives, and unveiled their development slate. Reavis Page Jump’s Daniel Ain and Nicole Page represent Kara Feifer and have been supporting Rohm Feifer Entertainment on a number of their recently unveiled...
RPJ Partner Deena Merlen was interviewed this week by an Associated Press reporter on the Hall & Oates legal situation, specifically the legal details surrounding Daryl Hall suing John Oates and attempting to prevent Mr. Oates from selling his share of a Hall & Oates business partnership to Primary Wave....
Just over a month ago, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was running one of the world’s largest crypto-currency exchanges and hobnobbing at conferences with the likes of Bill Clinton. Celebrities and athletes, from Larry David to Tom Brady, appeared in FTX advertisements. The FTX name was everywhere, including on the Miami Heat’s...
Blogger Latasha Transrina Kebe has a strange fixation with singer Cardi B and publicizing the fact that Cardi B…has herpes? Needless to say, Cardi B was less than thrilled about these comments and brought a lawsuit in Georgia stating claims for defamation and false light. As both of these causes...
RPJ is thrilled to congratulate our client, production company Anchor Entertainment, on its recently released documentary series, The Lost Kitchen, now available for streaming on Discovery Plus. The show follows restaurant owner, Erin French, as she sources ingredients from Maine farmers and decorates the dining room for her quaint and...