Our Services
Smart, Practical Legal Support for Every Frame
At The Clearance Desk, we specialize in helping film, television, and digital content creators identify and resolve legal risks before they become production problems.
We offer practical, production-friendly guidance on rights, clearances, and legal review — tailored to the needs of scripted, unscripted, and documentary projects. Whether you’re prepping for E&O insurance or in post-production with a tight delivery window, we provide fast, thorough support to keep your project protected.
Our team understands the fast pace and unique pressures of production. We work directly with producers, legal teams, and post supervisors to ensure your creative vision stays intact — and legally sound.
Core Services
Script Clearance Review
We provide detailed, line-by-line legal review of scripts and screenplays to identify potential legal risks, including issues related to names, trademarks, brands, defamation, and privacy. Our clearance reports are formatted to meet E&O insurance requirements.
E&O Insurance Support
We conduct legal review of content specifically tailored to meet E&O underwriting requirements. We work directly with insurance brokers and underwriters to streamline the approval process and prepare deliverables for distribution.
Production Design Clearance
We review visible logos, signage, products, documents, photographs, and artwork used on screen. We work closely with art departments to flag high-risk items and offer practical solutions. On-set or remote consultation is available as needed.
Media Licensing Support
We assist with rights tracking and license documentation for music, archival footage, stock images, and third-party media. We also advise on fair use, public domain content, and proper licensing procedures.
On-Call Legal Clearance
We offer flexible, project-based or day-rate legal support during production and post. Our services are ideal for productions needing quick turnaround on clearance issues, risk assessments, and production documents.
Appearance & Location Releases
We review and provide guidance on participant, appearance, and location releases, including special considerations for minors, group scenes, and sensitive subject matter. We also offer best practices for unscripted and documentary content.
Chain of Title & Rights Verification
We verify underlying rights, review chain of title documentation, and provide legal analysis to confirm clear ownership. We also prepare clearance memos for delivery to networks, festivals, or distributors.