Open for Show Business
Business Consulting and ServicesArizona, United States2-10 Employees
Open For Show Business is a Scottsdale-based consulting practice that provides strategic advice to filmmakers on the business, legal, and distribution aspects of creating and releasing films. Led by founder and CEO Dori Zavala, an award-winning attorney and filmmaker with extensive experience in the legal, business, and finance fields, the firm grounds its guidance in industry familiarity. The practice also offers production and clearance counsel to help projects move into production with the necessary legal clearances and insurance considerations. The company serves independent filmmakers and production teams seeking to navigate complex regulatory and distribution pathways within the film industry. Zavala's background, including a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Arizona College of Law and a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, supports a multidisciplinary approach. Based in Scottsdale, the firm operates as a small specialist practice focused on the business services landscape surrounding film production and distribution.