Listed below are examples of assignments that Mr. Doner has handled.
Finance
Representation of:
- Mezzanine lender in financing of Academy Award winner for Best Motion Picture
- Purchaser of revenue participation in well-known film library
- A major international bank in workout of non-performing film loan portfolio
- Lead investors in various multiparty financings
- Creditor in enforcement of security interest and sale of collateral
FILM & TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION
Representation of:
- Independent film distributors in home entertainment output arrangements with major film studios
- Miscellaneous output and single picture / program distribution arrangements
- European multi-territory distributor in numerous co-financings
- Sales agent in preparing suite of binding short forms for use at film markets
FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION
In addition to conventional production matters, Mr. Doner has handled numerous specialized assignments, including:
- Location agreement with commission overseeing Niagara Falls for photography of life threatening stunt in IMAX film
- Extended after-hours location shoot in historic department store during construction of multi-story condominium
- Placement of essential element risk for ailing, acclaimed above title film director
DEVELOPMENT & COMPLEX RIGHTS
Representation of:
- Major independent in acquisition of film rights in iconic book series
- Bestselling British author in set-up of action book franchise for episodic television
- Various parties in motion picture remake licenses
- Major international publisher in licensing of motion picture rights to superhero properties
- Major independent in purchase from bankruptcy estate of remake and sequel rights to hit movies
FILMMAKER & ARTIST REPRESENTATION
Representation of:
- Top tier producers in film and series set ups with numerous networks and major studios
- Platinum recording artists in film and television ventures
- Award winning film director in pilot episode agreements
- Well-known screenwriters in major studio agreements
- Subjects in various reality TV agreements
ANIMATION
Representation of:
- Animation studios in numerous development and service agreements
- Producer / rights holder in development of animation project based on illustrated children’s book by superstar musician
Copyright
Representation of:
- Numerous bestselling authors in statutory copyright terminations
- Top tier film producer in rights analysis of screenplay dramatizing the life story of major literary figure
- Estate of prolific science fiction writer in assertion of Rear Window rights against broadcast TV network
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Doner has served as:
- Entertainment specialist in divorce of high-profile husband/wife creative team
- Expert witness on revenue participation in accounting lawsuit involving Academy Award winning film franchise
- Producer’s rep for award-winning filmmaker
- Advisor in adjustment of film production losses caused by 9/11 attack