A client once asked me if the legal and business issues concerning an audio-visual project would change, since mediamakers are producing more
Copyright
April 20, 2004
A review of Michael Donaldson's 'Clearance & Copyright: Everything the Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know,' 2nd Edition
March 29, 2014
Music supervision is one of those coveted jobs by individuals who are passionate about music and who sense they can match songs with images. Driving
Documentary filmmaking continues to enjoy a surge in popularity, visibility and exhibition, in styles and formats ranging from short to feature-
February 18, 2014
Over the last decade, there has been an explosion of music documentaries finding their way to both the big and small screens. Making one is in many
January 30, 2014
In today's fast-paced and budget-conscious entertainment industry, increased programming and production opportunities in film, television, radio and
January 26, 2014
Filmmakers have often told me that they find the scoring process to be one of the most daunting aspects of making movies. Even some seasoned
Who owns the images of our world? Where do ideas end and images begin? How can we both defend the freedoms and rights of filmmakers and encourage the
March 3, 2013
Documentary filmmakers who use archival materials fall into two basic categories: those who are savvy about rights clearance issues and those who
If you have ever used a clip or a photo or an existing piece of music in your documentary, you must have spent more than a little time looking for