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Legal Essentials for Filmmakers

Copyright, releases, contracts, FTC, fair use, insurance — the legal floor.

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8 lessons · ~80 min · beginner

Not legal advice. A practical map of what to know before you need a lawyer. Covers copyright basics, the limits of fair use, model and talent releases, location permits, music and footage rights clearance, FTC disclosure for sponsored content, the contracts you'll actually need, and production insurance.

Legal Essentials for Filmmakers
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Legal Essentials for Filmmakers

8 lessons · 80 min