How to Check if a Film is Public Domain

A film that is public domain is no longer, or never was, protected by copyright and may be legally reused, recreated, or otherwise copied without the need to request permission and without any risk of plagiarism. But when does a film become public domain? Establishing how to check if a film is public domain is […]

When Does a Film Become Public Domain?

When a film is copyrighted it is protected from plagiarism and may not be recreated or reused in any capacity without explicit, written permission from any and all copyright holders. Many films, though, become public domain and are then subject to potential recreation and open reuse regardless of U.S. copyright laws. In fact, any screenplay, […]