Dori Zavala, JD

Dori Zavala, JD

Film Finance and Production Consultant at OpenforShowBusiness.com
Attorney (Entertainment), Business Affairs Consultant, Copyright Clearance Consultant and Producer

Phoenix, Arizona

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June 2022
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About Dori

Entertainment attorney\Film Finance & Production Consultant Dori Zavala provides high-level consulting and digital resources to help indie filmmakers learn the legal, business and finance aspects of filmmaking so they can get their films funded, made and distributed.

Unique traits: Background in law and finance that I bring into the film industry. Created 5-Step Film Funding Formula to raise over $1 Million Dollars for feature film. First feature film script optioned and heading into production in 2024.

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Credits

  • Divine Influencer

    Divine Influencer (2022 - 2023)
    Film by PureFlix/Shari Rigby Production Counsel A wealthy 20-something influencer, loses financial support from her parents and takes a job at a homeless shelter for the wrong reasons. However, she soon discovers the true meaning of influence.

  • Pharma (Short)

    Pharma (Short) (0000 - 2021)
    Film (short) Screenwriter/Producer Amidst the politically charged atmosphere of 1960's Washington D.C., two female doctors unveil a web of corruption and deceit that puts profits over people's lives.

  • Pharma

    Pharma
    Film Screenwriter/Producer Pharma is based on the incredible true story of Dr. Frances "Frankie" Kelsey and her fight to keep a dangerous drug from being approved for the US market. Risking her career and family along the way, Frankie wages war against big Pharma in 1960, resisting intense pressure and threats from inside the FDA to expose the biggest unmonitored drug trial in US history.

Awards

  • Diverse Voices - Screenplay Finalist
    (2019)

  • Coverfly - Red List
    (2019)

  • Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting - Top 10%
    (2018)

  • Austin Film Festival - Screenplay Second Rounder
    (2018)

  • Arizona's Finest Attorneys Award
    (2014)

Education

  • Series 65 Exam - Passed
    (2020)

  • Arizona Real Estate Broker's Exam
    (2016)

  • University of Arizona College of Law
    (2000)

  • Northwestern University
    (1996)

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