Why are Some Product Logos or Trademarks Blurred Out Within a TV Show or Film?
One television shows, and in some films, you might have noticed a random can that has the logo or visible writing blurred out or perhaps you’ve seen a film that clearly placed a sticker or some other item directly overtop the logo of a piece of equipment or other element that was used in the […]
Filming Animals for Documentaries: Laws Every Filmmaker Must Know
The laws surrounding the use of animals in film media certainly vary from one state to the next, and they can even be different from city to city. Every filmmaker must be prepared for the important steps involved in proper protection of our furry friends (or other animals) when filming animals for documentaries and otherwise. […]
What is the Family Movie Act?
Under United States Copyright law, protections are afforded to film and movie creators to prevent the unauthorized or unlicensed use of copyrighted content including films. Throughout the years, various acts of legislation have come into play for the purpose of further protecting creators and establishing copyright infringement penalties. The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act was […]
Understanding Title Clearance for Films: A Path to Distribution for Filmmakers
There is great importance of title clearance for films. Many producers struggle with fully grasping the concept and individual requirements involved in title and trademark clearance. In fact, this is a frequently overlooked area of focus that is essential. Especially for any film in distribution for visibility. Either online, on television, through cable broadcast, or […]
What is Equity Financing and Debt Financing in Films?
Various forms of financing for film exist to support producers. All in their efforts to bring a film idea from initial concept to full-scale production and distribution. The sources of funding for a film will vary greatly from project to project. The most common types of financing include debt financing and equity financing. Say you’re […]
Must Know Filmmaking Laws in Illinois
If you’re considering a film in the Prairie State, it’s going to be very important to familiarize yourself with the local laws and regulations that surround filmmaking in the area. Check out these must know filmmaking laws in Illinois before you plan or schedule a film shoot in Illinois. Whether you’ll be filming in Chicago […]
What Every Filmmaker Needs to Know about the Chain of Title for Film
The chain of title for film represents a historical, chronological records keeping. Which proves that the production company took all necessary steps to ensure they own the copyrights and have full permission to the creative works used within a film. Before a film can be sold for distribution, a clean chain of titles is required. […]
How Does a Film Fall Into Public Domain?
As a filmmaker, finding film footage and other resources that can be incorporated into your productions represents a key area of importance. One where failure to do your research could get you into hot water. That’s because most films and other forms of intellectual property are protected by U.S. copyright laws. And any use of […]
What Does a Revisionist Mean in Film?
Various genres of film, like the Western, are widely known to have different sub genres or sub categories within them. For example, the sub genre Revisionist Western, is one you may not have ever heard of. But it represents part of the Anti-Western or Post-Western sub genre of film which subverts what would be expected […]
Understanding Vaudeville and Early Film Influences
Did the movies kill vaudeville? Some believe that vaudeville and early film are so closely connected and influenced by one another that to state that film in any way negatively-influenced vaudeville would be absurd. Others believe that the introduction of films into the entertainment industry was actually what would go on to kill this form […]