LEGAL VISION — Episode 1
Title: The Oscar-Winning Intersection of Creativity and Legality – "The Only Girl in the Orchestra"
In our premiere episode, we explore what it takes to tell bold, socially relevant stories—and how to legally protect them.
Host, Damien Swaby sits down with two trailblazers:
Together, they unpack the intersection of storytelling and legal strategy:
Whether you're tackling a politically charged film or an intimate artist portrait, this episode offers essential legal insights to keep your creative vision intact.
Lisa Remington is an Oscar- and Emmy-winning producer behind over two dozen acclaimed documentaries, including The Only Girl in the Orchestra, Hunt for Planet B, The Price of Everything, and Disclosure. Her work has premiered at major festivals like Sundance and Cannes, and aired on HBO, Netflix, and PBS. Upcoming projects include Judy Chicago Untitled, The Bend in the River, and One Point Five, set for release in early 2026.
Lisa Callif is a founding partner at Donaldson Callif Perez, is a leading entertainment attorney known for clearing legal hurdles for independent filmmakers. She specializes in fair use, copyright, and personal rights, with clients including Richard Linklater, the Safdie Brothers’ Elara, and Artists Equity. She has advised on major docs like The Only Girl in the Orchestra and co-authored three books on legal issues in filmmaking. Lisa frequently speaks and writes on entertainment law and teaches at UCLA and industry events.
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LEGAL VISION – Empowering creators with the tools to tell bold stories—legally and ethically.