LEGAL VISION

About LEGAL VISION

LEGAL VISION: A Six-Part Series on Entertainment Law Presented by Damien Swaby Explore the legal side of filmmaking with LEGAL VISION, a six-part podcast series from Donaldson Callif Perez. From rights clearance and fair use to financing and distribution, each episode delivers expert insights, real-world case studies, and practical tips to help independent creators navigate the legal challenges of the entertainment industry.

Publisher

Damien Swaby

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2025

Latest episode

7 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Jul 2025

   Fair Use – Empowering Creators in the Digital Age – Michael C. Donaldson

   Attorney Michael C. Donaldson explains fair use to host Damien Swaby, clarifying its meaning, dispelling legal myths, and illustrating its importance for filmmakers and digital content creators in this interview.

2. 

   29 Jun 2025

   Legal Essentials for Film & TV

   Entertainment lawyer Madison Karsenty discusses the legal essentials for film and television productions, including rights acquisition, defamation risks, and risk management in non-fiction storytelling; this is an interview.

3. 

   23 Jun 2025

   Free Speech and Fighting for Your Story – Dale Nelson

   Dale Nelson, IP attorney, discusses her work protecting intellectual property for major franchises like Harry Potter and DC Comics and now advises independent creators on free speech and rights clearance in this interview.

4. 

   16 Jun 2025

   Backing the Vision: Chris Perez on Financing & Distribution in Independent Film

   Entertainment lawyer Chris Perez of Donaldson + Callif + Perez discusses the financial and legal aspects of independent film, including equity, tax credits, and distribution deals, in an interview about film financing.

5. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Navigating Clearance in Entertainment – Alexandre M. Yousefzadeh

   Attorney Alexandre M. Yousefzadeh discusses navigating fair use, orphan works, and production legal issues from development to distribution in entertainment, offering insights into rights acquisition and copyright law in this interview.

6. 

   1 Jun 2025

   The Oscar-Winning Intersection of Creativity and Legality – "The Only Girl in the Orchestra"

   Host Damien Swaby interviews Oscar-winning producer Lisa Remington and entertainment attorney Lisa Callif about legally protecting bold, socially relevant stories, specifically discussing fair use and legal reviews in documentary work.

Who has been a guest on LEGAL VISION

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Michael C Donaldson
• Madison Karsenty
• Dale Nelson
• Chris Perez
• Alexandre M Yousefzadeh

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

39

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.