Mark Litwak

Practice areas

Entertainment & Sports, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Communications, Intellectual Property, Media and Advertising

Mark Litwak, a seasoned entertainment attorney and the founder of the Law Offices of Mark Litwak & Associates situated in Los Angeles, California, boasts a comprehensive legal practice encompassing copyright, trademark, contract, multimedia law, intellectual property, and book publishing. In his capacity as a Producer’s Representative, he aids filmmakers in orchestrating the funding, promotion, and circulation of their cinematic creations.

The firm plays a pivotal role as production counsel for a multitude of television and new media ventures, including noteworthy productions such as “Wet Hot American Summer” on Netflix, “Other Space” on Yahoo Screen, and the Emmy Award-winning “Childrens Hospital” on Warner Brothers/Cartoon Network. Litwak’s literary contributions span six books: “Reel Power, The Struggle for Influence and Success in the New Hollywood” (William Morrow, 1986), “Courtroom Crusaders” (William Morrow, 1989), “Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry” (Silman-James Press, 1994) (acknowledged with the 1996 Kraszna-Krausz award for the best book worldwide on the film business), “Contracts for the Film & Television Industry” (Silman-James Press, 3rd Ed. 2012), “Litwak’s Multimedia Producer’s Handbook” (Silman-James Press, 1998), and “Risky Business: Financing and Distributing Independent Film.” His writings have graced prominent publications such as The Los Angeles Times, The Business of Film, The Hollywood Reporter, Moviemaker, and Daily Journal. Additionally, he maintains a blog for the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP).

Litwak further enriches the academic realm as an adjunct professor at the USC Gould School of Law, where he imparts knowledge in Entertainment Law. His educational endeavors extend to teaching entertainment law courses at institutions like Loyola Law School, the University of Puget Sound, and U.C.L.A. Extension.

Functioning as an expert witness and arbitrator, Litwak also thrives as a Producer’s Rep, offering invaluable assistance to filmmakers in navigating the intricacies of marketing and distributing their cinematic works. His clientele of filmmakers has achieved acclaim and recognition with award-winning films showcased at esteemed festivals such as Cannes, Toronto, and Telluride.