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436 - Elsa Ramo - Entertainment Lawyer & Strategist - Why Entertainment Lawyers Need to Be in LA, The Hidden Costs of Not Hiring an Entertainment Lawyer, and Creative Vision vs. Commercial Reality
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- The MAKE IT Podcast
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- May 15, 2026
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- 5777
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Summary
This episode is brought to you by our e-book Mastering Film Marketing . Get your copy today at https://allthingsmakeit.com/collections/learn Hello, Hello! In this episode, entertainment lawyer Elsa Ramo joins us to discuss the critical role of legal strategy in filmmaking and the entertainment industry. Ramo shares her journey from printing business cards at Kinko's to becoming a trusted advisor for major studios like Imagine Entertainment and production companies working on projects with Ron Howard, Ridley Scott, and Jude Law. The conversation covers everything from contract negotiations and creative deal-making to the impact of AI on the film industry and the importance of building relationships in Hollywood. We also talk about: • The difference between hiring a lawyer and the cost of not hiring one for independent creators • Whether filmmakers should hire an agent, manager, or lawyer first when starting their careers • How AI is transforming both content creation and legal services in the entertainment industry • The challenges of user-generated content versus traditional filmmaking in today's market • Key decision points in the filmmaking process where creators need legal consultation People, Places, Products, and Websites Mentioned: Imagine Entertainment Ron Howard Scott Free Productions (Ridley Scott) Universal Studios back lot Max (HBO Max) Cartoon Network California Lawyers for the Arts Film Independent Sundance Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Marina del Rey LA East Side vs. West Side Lisa Frank TMZ Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Chris Martin / Coldplay jumbotron incident Don's Plum Father's Office The Counter In-N-Out Burger The Real Housewives of Orange County Ramo Law PC We are humbled to have a community of creatives who care deeply about our work. And…