Who Keeps the Lights On and the Cameras Rolling?

As stars rise and fall in the world of entertainment, there exists a constellation of frequently unsung heroes who serve neither in front nor behind the camera. Behind the glitz and glamour, there stands a squadron of professionals whose expertise fuels the engines that drive the industry forward.

Lawyers, accountants, lenders, business managers, wealth managers and an array of service providers form the bedrock upon which the edifice of entertainment rests. Their roles are not merely supportive; they are integral and indispensable. Their expertise can get a film or show greenlit … and can help elevate a project to the next level of excellence.

Los Angeles Times B2B Publishing is excited to present this new business section designed to shine the spotlight on these uniquely talented visionaries in the entertainment industry who provide financing for projects and transactions as well as those who offer advisory services to entertainment industry firms and executives.

Across the following pages you’ll read about those who provide essential contributions to the complex ecosystem of contracts, negotiations, finances and logistics – lawyers who wield the skills to navigate the labyrinth of Hollywood contracts, rights and intellectual property laws; accountants who serve as silent architects of financial stability in the entertainment world; and other key players. The trusted advisors alphabetically listed in this section have demonstrated exceptional skills and achievements across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary guidance and contributions to the Southern California entertainment business community at large.

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