Talking Business: Navigating US-Mexico Film Collaborations

Welcome back to TALKING BUSINESS: Insights from the Independent Film Industry, hosted by Stage 32 Thought Leader and Business Consultant, David Zannoni, from Freeway Entertainment and Zannoni Media. In TALKING BUSINESS, David brings you in-depth conversations on the behind-the-scenes of the filmmaking business with industry veterans.

In today’s sixth episode, David is talking with Larissa Calva Ruiz, a US and Mexico qualified lawyer currently with Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC, who represents producers, directors, writers, and financiers in film and television. Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC is a NY and LA based law firm that provides the highest quality legal services to clients in a wide range of industries and disciplines worldwide, with leading practices in amongst others entertainment and intellectual property.

David and Larissa are Talking Business today about the cross-over of filmmakers between the US and Mexico. There are many Mexican film producers, directors, and actors active in film and TV in the US, famous ones as well as aspiring talent. On the other hand, Mexico offers a wealth of opportunities for film producers. Larissa highlights the opportunities and the challenges from a production and legal, as well as a cultural perspective.

If you missed any previous segments of Talking Business, don't worry, you can still watch them by clicking on any of the below links!

1. Closing Industry Deals From The Entertainment Lawyer's Perspective
2. Television and Film Financing Insights
3. International Co-Production Insights
4. Production Services Insights
5. Necessary Clearances For Film & TV

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