Roger M. Arar

Roger Arar focuses his goal-oriented practice on film and television development, finance, production, distribution and talent. He provides strategic counsel to television networks, film and television production companies, independent studios and distribution companies, as well as individual producers, actors, writers, directors and investors.

He is passionate about structuring deals for his clients that maximize results. Roger takes a thoughtful and efficient approach to transactions involving development and production/co-production, finance and distribution, network license agreements, bank financing, copyright issues, private equity film investments, rights acquisitions, and talent engagements, as well as advising on insurance, guild and union matters.

Roger works with clients in traditional and new media to optimize multiple platform exploitation opportunities and anticipate new technologies. In addition, he has a fresh take on standard contracts, often revisiting arcane legal language to achieve a more streamlined documentation approach.

Roger is “a top-class television lawyer - he is an expert right from high-end transactions down to the nitty-gritty. Chambers USA (client commentary)

In his spare time, Roger is an enthusiastic consumer of independent and international films and television series, and enjoys reading, traveling, off-Broadway theatre and exploring New York City bookstores, museums and ethnic restaurants.