vidguyz
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Nov 24, 2005, 11:39 PM
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Hal, can you possibly tell me the consequences of doing a short 'not for profit' film based on a television series from the '60's. The film will be a 21 minute rendition of a not too well known NIGHT GALLERY episode. I'm not marketing it for profit, just for recognition to see who out here in tinsel town might like my directing and camera style, or even the actors who are in the teleplay.
Are there legal situations that can arise ? (DUH-this IS AMERICA  ) - In other words, I'm not making a penny on it now, nor plan on it. I'm doing it to see if I have a chance in this field (one in a million).
What would be any different from me doing a rendition of this episode than a high school (or college) doing a rendition of 'You Cant Take it With You' ?
I've been told go ahead, not a problem (which I have done LOL). I've also been told some companies are strict about licensing PERIOD. I've heard DISNEY even sues local school districts that put on stage plays of their productions. Of course with EISNER out and IGER in, maybe DISNEY will be a bit less agressive than they have in the recent past.
At any rate, I'm doing it - just wonder what possibly could go wrong - other than trying to get 30 people together all at the same time, same place, same day without paying them (we do cater dinner though). LOL
Thanks
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