There was an interesting piece regarding someone and their troubles in the news earlier. I thought it would make for a good movie. I was wondering if you need permission from whoever to use their name/story if you were to write a screenplay on them?
2007-01-21 20:05:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
You can write a screenplay on anything you want; if you mention the person by name, then you have to be very careful to be truthful to avoid charges of slander. If you want to do a bit of artistic "embellishment" of the story, then it's probably a good idea to change things enough that you won't get sued!
2007-01-21 20:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can always make it a fiction , based on actual events. Sorta like this story is true, the names have been changed to protect ME!
2007-01-21 20:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by Yawn Gnome 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need the person(s) permission. Please check with a lawyer in your area to find out the details. Take care.
2007-01-21 20:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by SAK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just change their name. Then you don't need anyone's permission.
2007-01-21 20:13:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-21 20:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋