I am worried about any type of infringement. Do I need to obtain permission from the Author? Serious answers only please
2007-08-21 06:39:05 · 5 answers · asked by mafia_princess95 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Would I personally (or with a lawyer) be able to obtain the rights myself directly from the author? These books (or collection of short stories) were written over 20 years ago
2007-08-21 07:08:33 · update #1
I do not know this for certain, but I believe you can write a spec script and pitch your idea and if they like it they can obtain the rights. However, generally the author of the books is approached first, the rights are optioned, then the script is written.
Check out www.WGA.org for better info.
2007-08-21 06:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can write it but you cannot publish it. If you publish or sell the work you will need the authors' permission.
2007-08-21 13:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by chessale 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't put yourself in a bad situation. You would definitely need permission. Best (and only thing to do in my mind) thing to do is talk with an entertainment lawyer.
2007-08-21 16:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by digiactor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're doing it just for your own private enjoyment, no.
If your intent is to publish or sell this work, yes, absolutely, you need permission.
2007-08-21 14:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by helene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just write it and worry about getting the rights later.
2007-08-21 16:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by jimmer333 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋