Legal Mentor Session: Isaac Hager (IM Hager Law)

Event ID: PP1149633

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Venue: Executive Room (Omni Downtown)

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Summary

Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Doc Filmmakers, Legal, "Sales, Acquisitions, & Distribution", Producers/Production.

Contributors

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