Romania has become one of Europe’s most competitive destinations for film production, thanks to one of the most generous tax incentive systems on the continent. For international producers seeking cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality, Romania …
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Film and televison has been change a lot in these days. Claudia and Valentina are keeping up with the times. They advise clients on the entire lifecycle of a film. During development they help producers to secure the rights needed to successfully produce their project and can handle complex chain of title issues as well as straight screenplay commissions and rights options. They guide producers through the process, providing prompt, commercial and pragmatic advice. They can also advise on co-productions and the film tax credit. They act for independent producers, providing the necessary level of input and dealing with any number of production related issues. They have experience in negotiating with sales agents, distributors and other licensees and can advise on any number of licensing arrangements including straight distribution deals. With separate theatre, publishing, music, interactive entertainment and tech teams, they are also uniquely placed to advise clients on converting their film properties into a proper franchise. Their knowledge across all media and entertainment industries means we are ideally placed to help clients maximise their return by successfully exploiting all rights.
Rome, January 27, 2026 – DANDI.media, a boutique law firm specializing in entertainment law and European co-productions, announces its presence at Berlinale EFM 2026 (February 13-16) as legal agent for Doppio Nodo Double Bind to …
Most filmmakers call their lawyer only when the contract is already on the table and the signature imminent. It’s a bit like calling the doctor only when you already have severe symptoms: technically it works, …
February in Berlin isn’t just synonymous with Golden Bears and red carpets. For those working in independent cinema, Berlinale means above all one thing: the European Film Market, one of the three most important international …
When we talk about international co-productions, the first obstacle isn’t artistic or creative. It’s economic. How do you finance a film involving partners from different countries? The answer lies in a complex system of tax …
DANDI.media will be at Berlinale from February 13-16, 2026. And this time we’re not just going to watch films (though that’s still the best part). Claudia Roggero and Donato Di Pelino, the studio’s founders, are …
Entertainment Law jobs. Are you lost in navigating the legal maze of IP? You don’t how to navigate the copyright maze and protect your intellectual property rights? Entertainment Law jobs. Do You Need an Entertainment Lawyer? The …
Most of the big Film Festivals won’t accept a submission if all content within the film isn’t cleared for use. For example, the Sundance Film Festival has the following regulation: “It is the sole responsibility of …
Are you an independent producer and you need legal services for a project you really care about? … with DANDI WE CAN DO IT! DANDI IS LOOKING FOR YOU … …TO LISTEN TO YOU! You …
Film coproductions Germany and Italy – Everything you need to know! Despite the strength of the theatrical market in both countries and the geographical proximity, there are still only a few bilateral film coproductions between …
European film co-productions, an opportunity or a challenge? Are European film co-productions an opportunity or a challenge? The term “co-production” means the collaboration of several producers, through their mutual resources (financial, human and material) and …
European co-productions in Berlin and Copyright: Achtung! Berlin / Rome, November 21, 2016 – The law firm Dandi announces the opening of an antenna in Berlin. In line with the growth trend of our firm and with …
Copyrightable elements film. The written word and the visual image aren’t the only copyrightable elements in film. Most productions use music to bolster the audience experience. Copyrightable elements film. Music Unless the music is in the …
Film Production Intellectual Property Challenges. The entertainment industry’s core product is intellectual property – mainly copyright. If you want your film to see the light of day without you being named a defendant, you need to …
Moral rights film. Colourisation and the right to preserve the integrity of the work and authorship in an audiovisual work It is undeniable that some modifications unfairly hurt the reputation of an artist, as filmmakers …
Motion pictures copyright protection: rapidly developing technologies threaten to undermine the efficacy of copyright protection for motion pictures In our present “age of information” the new technology of digitalization has upset the delicate balance created and …
Movie Piracy Debate. The illegal download of music and films The Internet has become an easy tool to connect people and share information. It is a fundamental medium that has become necessary not only to …
Sexually provocative Films. Audience, BBFC and perceptions of sexual violence in Straw Dogs (1971) Films have certainly become more explicitly violent since the early sixties and their presentation of violence has changed significantly. This is …
Sexual violence perception films: Audience, BBFC and perceptions of sexual violence in Irreversible (2002). In 2002 a French film, Irreversible, was passed uncut, in spite of a protracted rape scene. The film was assessed by …
Entertainment Contracts – From book to screen Film rights are the rights under copyright law to make a derivative work, in this case a film, derived from an item of intellectual property [1], in the …