Film & TV

Portugal has become an increasingly important jurisdiction for international audiovisual productions. Financial and tax incentives, growing experience in international co-productions and access to the European market have contributed to increasing investment in film, television, streaming, advertising and other audiovisual projects carried out in Portugal.

In this context, legal advice plays a key role in the structuring, financing, production and commercial exploitation of audiovisual projects, which frequently involve multiple jurisdictions, complex financing arrangements and regulatory requirements.

Morais Leitão provides specialist legal advice to the film and TV sector, supporting producers, studios, distributors, investors, streaming platforms, financiers and other participants in the audiovisual industry throughout every stage of their projects, both in Portugal and internationally.

Legal advice for the audiovisual industry

Our multidisciplinary team brings together lawyers from a wide range of practice areas to provide legal support tailored to the specific requirements of the audiovisual sector.

Our services include:

• structuring audiovisual productions and international co-productions;
• establishing production and investment vehicles;
• advice on financial and tax incentives available to the audiovisual sector;
• production, co-production, financing, distribution and production services agreements;
• intellectual property, copyright, licensing and content exploitation;
• regulatory advice relating to audiovisual activities;
• employment and immigration matters for cast and crew;
• insurance, risk management and compliance.