Clearances

Clearances

source ~ http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/before-you-start/content-clearances

what does clearance mean?

In order to be able to distribute and screen your film in public you'll need to ensure that everything is 'cleared'. This means that you have written permission to use everything that appears in your film. This includes script, brand names, logos and stock footage, images and music.

make sure to get cleared as you go along, often or as soon as you can. you do not want to attempt to get clearance retrospectively once you have shot your film as this can be incredibly inconvenient and cause major delays in the production and screening of your film.

Remember, if you can't obtain a release for anything, use a substitute instead. 

Definition of a film clearance.

What is film clearance?
Film clearance is the process of having access to required permission for all aspects of a film production. 

The necessary clearances can include:

 Sets, actors/extras, music, stock film, art, posters, products/brands, books, broadcasts, computer programs, dramatic works, photographs, etc. 

Several types of clearances may be needed when producing a film. They generally fall under three categories: 

a) Property

b) People

c) Locations.

Film clearance is necessary to avoid liability, acquire E/O insurance, and avoid any general copyright/trademark issues. to successfully broadcast and/ or screen your film, all of the above would be quintessential.

Clearances for showing your film on Film Network

Legal advice on getting the appropriate clearances for your film are:

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 .         Products, Logos & Brand Names
·         Clips, Stock Footage, Tapes & Images
·         Font, Text & Designs
·         Famous Works & People
·         Script Clearances
·         Other Resources
·         Related Guides
·         Help us improve the Film-making Guide

If     If however, somebody claims your film breaches their 'copyright' (e.g. you have used them/their identity/their work in some way without their consent, any of their information), it is you, as well as the BBC, who are liable.  If you have breached copyright, at the very least you will not be able to continue to show your film and this leads to a possibility of you being sued.

 Please check that the clearances you have obtained include internet use ('All media' covers internet as well) and should ideally be for use in territories throughout the world, in perpetuity (indefinitely). Broadcasting your film will be a much easier process if all of the fields are clear, organised and checked.

Having all the necessary legal requirements and permissions will mean less time and possibly money wasted trying to organised and gain access to show your film on Film network.