SSBA supports independent film and TV companies with contract management, strategic negotiation, and end-to-end business affairs guidance. SSBA ensures every project has the structure and clarity needed to stay protected, organized, and on track.
Sarah Santos
Business Affairs
Recent Work
Services
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Strategic support at the earliest stages of your project. Services include:
Rights acquisition
Chain-of-title review
Talent and writer agreements
Life rights and option agreements
Financing deal structures
Pre-production contracting
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Comprehensive business affairs oversight during active production. This includes:
Crew deal memos
Vendor and location agreements
Appearance and participant releases
Unscripted/documentary production affairs
Guidance on union compliance to keep productions aligned with all contractual and regulatory requirements
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Expert support as your project prepares for delivery. Services cover the following:
Distribution agreements
Sales agency deals
License agreements
Clearance review
Delivery requirement coordination
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Ongoing business affairs consulting for production companies. Services include:
Contract drafting and negotiation
Organizational structuring
Intellectual property guidance
Risk management
We provide overall business affairs strategy tailored to the needs of independent film and television producers.
