I'm creating a movie screenplay and I'm planning to pick up a thing or two from a few (moderately old) movies like 1990-1999 and as such. I am worried about violating copyright laws and later get sued for it.
2007-03-19 07:01:33 · 1 answers · asked by Captain Galactic 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
the screen play (script) for movie or TV production will be copyrighted for the life of the author plus 70 years. It has a copyright separate from the produced item.
there is a certain lattitude for fair use, especially if it is a very short reference or is clearly intended as a parody adaptation of the original to either poke fun or make a political statement.
you should talk with the original writers, they might indeed be willing to clear your work in exchange for a precious film credit.
2007-03-19 08:30:43 · answer #1 · answered by lare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋