Nollywood is one of the world's largest film industries, and investment from streaming platforms and international studios has raised production values and contract standards. Producers now need robust chains of title, clear talent agreements and properly negotiated distribution deals to access financing and global audiences.
Development
- Option and purchase agreements for books, scripts and life rights
- Writer agreements and commissioning agreements
- Co-development and co-production agreements
- Protecting ideas and treatments through confidentiality agreements
Financing
- Investment and financing agreements
- Pre-sale and minimum guarantee agreements
- Brand partnership and product placement agreements
- Completion and collection arrangements
Production
- Director, cast and crew agreements
- Location agreements and releases
- Music licensing and composer agreements
- Clearances for trademarks, artworks and footage
- Health and safety and insurance arrangements
Distribution and exploitation
- Licences to streaming platforms, broadcasters and cinemas
- Sales agency agreements for international markets
- Revenue sharing and accounting provisions
- Classification and censorship approvals, including from the National Film and Video Censors Board
Chain of title
Financiers, insurers and distributors will want evidence that the producer owns or controls all the rights needed to exploit the production. We review and assemble chain-of-title documentation, fix gaps and prepare the legal deliverables required by platforms. See also our copyright protection service.
Related services
We also advise on music and entertainment matters, image rights and endorsement agreements, and the structuring of production companies and joint ventures.
