Clearance & Copyright, 5th Edition: Everything You Need to Know for Film, Television, and Other Creative Content

Clearance & Copyright--now completely revised, updated, and expanded--is the industry standard guide to every conceivable rights issue that filmmakers and other content creators might encounter. From the initial acquisition of material through the rights issues that arise until final release, this legalese-free guide will help you protect yourself and your work from disastrous legal actions. Among this edition's features are links to 21 downloadable contracts which are discussed and analyzed in the body of the book 56 illustrative film clips related to litigated cases which are discussed in the book 36 color pictures of items litigated in cases discussed in the book

Author: Michael C. Donaldson,Lisa A. Callif,Christopher L. Perez
Publisher: Silman-James Press
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9781935247296
ISBN10: 1935247298
BISAC Categories:
- Law | Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice
- Law | Contracts

About the Author
Michael C. Donaldson is a Los Angeles-based entertainment lawyer with more than 50 years of experience in copyright and entertainment issues. He has been called "the Obi-Wan Kenobi of fair use" in the American Bar Association Journal. Lisa A. Callif's primary focus is on representing independent content creators from development through distribution. She also serves as general counsel to the nonprofit organizations Film Independent and Women in Film and represents multiple live theaters in Los Angeles. Among her many accolades, Lisa has been recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as a "Power Lawyer." Christopher L. Perez advises on all aspects of independent filmmaking, including development, financing, production, rights clearance, and distribution. He serves as Co-President on the board of directors for the International Documentary Association and was named one of "Hollywood's new leaders" by Variety and an "Attorney of the Year" by California Lawyer.