The audiovisual industry requires legal support that is fast, specialised and practical. Every shoot, collaboration and stage of production — from development to distribution — creates rights, obligations and commercial risks that must be clearly regulated.
At Ratio Legal Services, we provide comprehensive legal support to production companies, directors, writers, creators, agencies and brands involved in filming and content creation.
With experience in film and TV productions, international co-productions, campaigns and branded content, we ensure that every project is legally compliant, operationally safe and ready for exploitation in any market.
• Production, execution and co-production agreements
• Deal memos – work-for-hire agreements
• Service agreements (editing, color, VFX, post-production, sound design)
• Assignment and licensing of script, music, footage and artwork rights
• Chain of title for completed productions
• Music licensing (synchronisation & master rights)
• Lease/licence of filming locations (private & public spaces)
• Terms on access, schedule, damages, safety and environmental rules
• GDPR compliance during shoots (venues, public spaces, hotels, areas with audience)
• Agreements with actors, presenters and all key contributors
• Crew and specialised technician agreements
• Appearance releases and image-use consents (including minors where applicable)
• TV/film distribution agreements
• Licensing for digital platforms (SVOD/AVOD, YouTube, social media)
• Branded content, influencer & talent agreements
• Terms of use for agencies and brands using produced content
• Real-time legal guidance and on-set issue management
• Resolution of conflicts between cast, crew or contractors
• Contract amendments during production
• Protection against leaks, misuse of material and confidentiality breaches
• Recovery of unpaid fees, invoices and contractual breaches
• IP infringements and unauthorised use of content
• Extrajudicial and judicial actions (notices, negotiations, injunctions)
• Legal support for applications to public grant schemes and film funds
• Advisory on national film incentives and cash rebate mechanisms (e.g. EΚKOMED)
• Drafting and review of funding agreements and co-financing structures
• Compliance with grant conditions, reporting obligations and potential clawback risks
