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Who owns the video?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Bang 2 hours ago.

 

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You should really consult a lawyer, this sounds not true, I mean who has made the movie / film, you or this company, I would not in anyway sign the contract as it is and as you describe it before I got a detailed discussion with my lawyer.
2 hours ago
Always read the whole contract.
October 22
You should have read the contract before signing it. Most production companies and stations, generally, put a clause into a production services contract that says the station/company owns the footage that is shot and can use it for other projects ...
August 9
Thanks a lot for the advice--we're working it out.
April 18
Lisa, I am not a lawyer, or even someone who does this sort of thing, but the rights would go whichever way you put them in the contract. If you want ownership rights, tell them so and negotiate that part of the contract. They may choose not to o...
April 17
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Sorry--not sure where to place this question on this site...I'm paying a film company to make a 10 min film on a local issue. The proposed contract says they own it and grant me licensing rights in perpetuity? Is this the law? I'm new to this medi...
April 13
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