We’ve all seen a sensationalist news story and thought – that would make a great movie. What are the legalities? Entertainment lawyer Christopher Schiller discusses some of the basic legalities of “based on a true story” but as always with legal advice found online – to be sure, CONSULT AN ATTORNEY. First let’s start with Read MoreRead More
Anna Durisch attempts to clarify some of the issues surrounding licensing of music for your film project. When do I have to license a song? Let’s start with a little example: Imagine you’re making a video about your holidays and the only thing missing is a piece of music to complete it. Quickly you add Read MoreRead More
Celine Palavioux presents 5 pointers for getting permission to use recorded music in your film. And I’m not talking about a bad score or a cheesy tune. No, I’m talking about music rights. You only need one unclear copyright and you can say goodbye to your distribution deal or being shown at film festivals. No one Read MoreRead More
Security guards do not have the right to seize cameras or demand that photographs be deleted even if they were taken on private property. A B.C. teen who aspires to be a journalist says his rights were violated when he was set upon by security guards and then arrested by police after photographing an incident Read MoreRead More
