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 or…
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 off…
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 media…