Question by Exar Solo: Is this website really legal? (Mature answerers only)? http://www.russianbare.com/en/legal/index.html says that: "The Naturist documentaries and books that we sell are legal in every city, every state and every county inside the United States. They are protected by the First Amendment and are not subject to local obscenity laws or ordinances. The depiction of adults and children nude in the visual media has enjoyed … [Read more...]
Are the loops in Garageband legal to use on a short film?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by getshorty: Are the loops in Garageband legal to use on a short film? Hey, I'm doing a short film for Veiwfinders International Film Festival and i was wondering is it's legal to use the loops given on garageband or if they're under some sort of liscencing agreement...? Best answer: Answer by Peter KYou are free to use them as part of your own works. you are NOT free to redistribute them or repackage … [Read more...]
‘Porky’s’ remake legal dispute
'Porky's' remake legal dispute The 1982 teen comedy "Porky's" has many fans, including radio giant Howard Stern, who has been readying a remake for nearly two decades and is close to greenlighting production. Read more on Toronto Sun Made in Minnesota: Faith-based film features area talent What started as an idea over coffee at the Maple Grove Starbucks three years ago came to fruition in front of sold out crowds at the Champlin Mann Theater … [Read more...]
Is it legal for a teen to submit a screenplay to a production company?
by pixelhut Question by crazycesar tm: Is it legal for a teen to submit a screenplay to a production company? If it is, would i have to get it copyrighted? And what production company would take a movie pitch from a teen? You see I'm really big on making movies, except I'm not 18 yet, but it would be sooo cool to make a movie at this age. I am interested in screenplay writing and directing, and in other things like producing and editing. My idols … [Read more...]
Legal Advice in the entertainment industry?
Question by Mark J: Legal Advice in the entertainment industry? Hi there, I am an independent filmmaker and am going to start shooting my film within two weeks. I plan to take this to film festivals and do other things like that. Legally I don't know what I have to do to prepare, I am funding this all out of my pocket. Should I get release forms? What should be written on them? What happeneds if a random person walks into my shot and I decide to … [Read more...]
Is this even legal? It completely breaks the freedom of speech?
by zeligfilm Question by dolcezza: Is this even legal? It completely breaks the freedom of speech? I was going through reading articles when this one popped up. It's about a resolution soon to be put into effect in Britain which pretty much states that no one can have an opinion, stereotype or their own thoughts on the Muslim world. Here's the article: "Religious groups and free-speech advocates are banding together to fight a United Nations … [Read more...]
I am starting up a production company, and trying to find out what legal actions I need to take to make a film
by uniondocs Question by bob b: I am starting up a production company, and trying to find out what legal actions I need to take to make a film or in fact if i need to get permits or licences? Best answer: Answer by steven cGet lawyer they will tell you. You should have a business attorney anyway to protect yourself. Add your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]
Is it legal to have the same name as another company?
Question by Kovie: Is it legal to have the same name as another company? I'm starting a small film production company and came up with the name Red Sky Productions. I plan on expanding it as I get older, more involved, and meet more filmmakers like myself. I had a friend make me a logo and everything. It's really cool. Last week my sister told me that there was already a production company with that name. I looked it up and sure enough there was. … [Read more...]
Q&A: In Australia is it legal to use footage of people in a documentary without their consent?
Question by lola: In Australia is it legal to use footage of people in a documentary without their consent? Is it legal to use identifiable footage of people in a private home under the influence of alcohol in a documentary without their consent? are their any laws that require a release form to be signed? If this doesn't happen what are the possible legal consequences? Note that this is in Australia. Best answer: Answer by skcIf its from a … [Read more...]
Q&A: Is it legal to film a web page for a documentary?
by Steve Rhodes Question by Anya S: Is it legal to film a web page for a documentary? Where can I find legal information on filming a web page (or parts of) for a documentary? Thank you for the link. I'm not filming them to plagiarize anything =) The doc is about colleges and college students. I wanted to use college websites as a reference. Prefer not to contact the colleges for permission because not sure what a student might say about said … [Read more...]