Donovan Rodriques assists film, TV, and media producers and production companies in raising capital for all project stages. He offers comprehensive advice on finance and distribution transactions, rights acquisitions, and private equity deals. His expertise further extends to negotiating development, talent, production agreements, and traditional acquisition deals, including theatrical releases.

Mr. Rodriques also actively supports independent film and television development, helping emerging artists find innovative distribution channels. His deep involvement in the creative aspects of the industry, coupled with his role as an entrepreneur and filmmaker, enables him to effectively package talent and maintain strategic dialogues with financiers, funding bodies, distributors, and sales agents, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and within budget.

Furthermore, Mr. Rodriques advises clients on leveraging big data to enhance sales and marketing strategies and adapts existing intellectual property—such as books, films, documentaries, and video games—into new feature films and series. His responsibilities also include the protection, negotiation, acquisition, and licensing of trademarks, copyrights, and publicity rights.

Skilled in handling insurance, guild and union matters, business formation, development, and corporate compliance, Mr. Rodriques possesses a profound understanding of the physical, technical, creative, and fiscal processes essential to the industry. His dual expertise in law and business makes him an invaluable resource for his clients.

An active member of the City Bar, and Business Law and the Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association, Donovan Rodriques’ comprehensive approach not only provides robust legal support but also integrates strategic business solutions tailored to the unique needs of the entertainment industry.