Episode Details

Unscripted sports documentaries and original programming are booming, and with that explosive growth comes a fascinating set of legal and business complexities. Join industry experts, Zach Swartz of Skydance Sports and Jennifer Yuen of Omaha Productions, for an exploration of how these projects come to life—and the legal maneuvers that make them possible. You’ll gain insight into:

• The current market for unscripted and original sport programing and the drivers for those trends.
• Strategic Hurdles - from development through production, what are the most common legal landmines—and how they overcome.
• League partnership dynamics and strategy considerations
• Negotiation flashpoints, from rights clearances to revenue splits.

Most importantly, our presenters will offer a rare and candid look at what it’s really like to practice law inside the most dynamic sports media companies.