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Klaris Law, a boutique media, entertainment, technology, and intellectual property firm based in New York, announced today that Nevin Law Group, a Broadway production law practice, will join its team. Nevin Law Group Founder Doug Nevin has been named partner and head of the newly-formed Theater and Live Events department at Klaris.

The move, effective June 5, brings one of Broadway’s top legal shops to Klaris. Nevin will be joined at Klaris by his associate Brandon Taylor and other members of their legal team.

Klaris, founded in 2015, represents Warner Bros. Entertainment, NBCUniversal, Simon & Schuster, Time, Inc., Vox, Dotdash Meredith, U.S. Golf Association, the Maya Angelou estate, Pushkin, and others across the creative and intellectual property sectors.

During the 2022-2023 Broadway season, Nevin has represented such productions as Kimberly Akimbo, Parade, Life of Pi, The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window, The Piano Lesson and Topdog/Underdog. Nevin also reps thriller Grey House,...

Kid Cudi (aka Scott Mescudi) and his recently launched Mad Solar banner are developing an adaptation of the coming-of-age campus novel Real Life, with Mescudi set to star.

Bron Studios acquired the rights to the 2020 Booker Prize-shortlisted novel with Mad Solar, which was launched last month with backing from Bron. Under the pact, Bron will provide the shingle with production support, including financing, marketing and sales.

Real Life (published via Riverhead) is the semi-autobiographical novel debut for writer Brandon Taylor. It follows an introverted, queer, Black scientist in a predominantly white, Midwestern PhD program as he navigates complex friendships, romantic relationships, betrayals and mercies,...

Kid Cudi (aka Scott Mescudi) and his recently launched Mad Solar banner are developing an adaptation of the coming-of-age campus novel Real Life, with Mescudi set to star.

Bron Studios acquired the rights to the 2020 Booker Prize-shortlisted novel with Mad Solar, which was launched last month with backing from Bron. Under the pact, Bron will provide the shingle with production support, including financing, marketing and sales.

Real Life is the semi-autobiographical novel debut for writer Brandon Taylor. It follows an introverted, queer, Black scientist in a predominantly white, Midwestern PhD program as he navigates complex friendships, romantic relationships, betrayals and mercies, all over ...

The subject of life after death is one that's been a hot button issue since... well... pretty much the dawn of time. With their new film The Remembrance, the indie outfit Hollow Tree Films explores these possibilities in frightening detail.

From the Press Release

Writer/director Brandon Taylor and Hollow Tree Films LLC create a lucid perspective on the intertwined cycle of life and death in the supernatural, character-driven drama The Remembrance.

A man, Nate, is drawn towards helping others, entangled in the lives he has unwillingly affected. As the lines between life and death become increasingly blurred, the search for who and what he is takes precedence.

The Remembrance is the third feature film produced by Melissa Sherry and the first for Angelique Bucciero. It is Michael Sherry’s third feature film he has lensed. Brandon Taylor, Michael Sherry, Anthony Dimichele, and Danielle Sinopoli also serve as producers. It...

As we continue to celebrate all things indie horror this month, we are happy to bring you the first artwork, stills, trailer, and screening announcement for the latest passion driven terror tale, Animosity. Check it out!

From the Press Release

Director/Writer Brendan Steere (The Velocipastor) and Executive Producer Roy Frumkes (Street Trash, Document Of The Dead) present the horror-thriller feature film Animosity.

A newlywed couple moves into a house in the middle of the woods. Soon, they discover the forest surrounding the house is host to sinister supernatural powers that cause them to turn against each other.

Animosity was produced by Brandon Taylor (The Remembrance) and Michael Allen. It is the first feature film lensed by cinematographer Jesse Gouldsbury. The film is edited by Steve Burgess and scored by composer Geoff Gesch. Tracy Willet (Snow), Marcin Paluch (The Retribution), Tom Martin (Doctor Bello), Alyssa Kempenski (Sadie The Webseries) and...