Screenwriting Tag Results for "copyright"

As a writer based in the UK, what pitfalls do I face in getting my script read and produced in Hollywood that US-based writers do not?

Question by Penny from London.

Can the public statements of public figures be freely incorporated into the dialogue of fictional characters in a screenplay?

Question by Reed in Colorado.

How common are submission release forms and what rights am I signing away?

Question by Melissa from Connecticut.

How do you secure the rights for a remake of an old movie?

Question by Ben in Texas.

How To Write A Professional Screenplay: Tips From the Chair of the UCLA Screenwriting Program

Sound advice on the Dos and Don'ts of script writing by longtime Chair of the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program Richard Walter.

Is it okay for me to send out a spec script based on the central character of a popular Hollywood movie?

Question by Evan from Arizona.

Screenplay Copyright: Script Registration Facts & Fiction

Scribe & Script Consultant Evan Smith gets into the nitty gritty of protecting your work.

Screenplay Coverage & Questions For A Script Consultant

Script consultant Sandy Eiges answers some common questions about script doctors and story analysts and the services they provide.

Should I try and secure an agent or manager before sending my script to producers?

Question by James in New Jersey.

The Top Ten Reasons For When You, As A Writer, Need A Lawyer

Entertainment Attorney Robert L. Seigel gives you the hard facts we always wanted to know about screenwriting and the law.

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