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legal issues (20)

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» Are there any legal problems with using a specific product in my film?

» Can I use a song or other copyrighted work in my film if I change ... percent of it?

» Can treatments be sold to film studios or production companies to adapt them into screenplays?

» Do I need permission to use locations in my city?

» Do I need permission to use my actor's image in my own films?

» Do I need to get my film rated before I can show it to an audience?

» Do I need to get the rights to music used in my film if I'm not charging people to view it?

» How do I check whether my movie name is available?

» How do I copyright my company's name?

» How do I copyright my script?

» How do I get the rights to adapt a book into a screenplay?

» How do I get the rights to use a song/music in my film?

» How do I prepare a prospectus and/or investor memorandum for my film?

» How do I start a film production company?

» If I show my character watching TV, do I have to get permission show whatever is on the screen?

» If I use fake guns in a public place am I leagally obligated to inform the local police?

» Is it necessary to obtain a release from everyone whose face appears on camera?

» What good legal resources are out there?

» What type of insurance should a filmmaker consider?

» What's the deal with referring to copyright/trademarked material in a script?

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» What are common procedures for getting the rights to use archival footage?
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» Do I have to get copyright clearance to use characters based on a book in my film?
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» What are the legal issues with using explosives/pyrotechnics on my film set?
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» How do I find out who to ask permission for the use of copyrighted materials?
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» What kind of insurance do I need to cover my shoot?
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» Do you need a licence to distribute adult films?
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