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Home > Information sheets

Film & Screen Information Sheets

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Filming in Public Places

August 2, 2019

This information sheet outlines the legal issues film makers should consider when shooting in public...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Privacy & image rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Media Arts

July 22, 2016

Media art is the use of many different art forms in one work (film, photography,...

Art Forms Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & Knowledge, Film & Screen, Photography

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property

Post Type: Information Sheet

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New Media – Issues for creators working across multiple platforms

August 26, 2013

This information sheet addresses the legal issues that can arise for artists, and especially filmmakers,...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Games

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about New Media – Issues for creators working across multiple platforms
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Film Financing

February 27, 2013

A number of funding options exist for film makers, including the “Producer Offset”/ “Producer Rebate”...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Contracts

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Film Financing
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Business Structures for Filmmakers

February 27, 2013

This information sheet considers the advantages and disadvantages of the several business structures for filmmakers....

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Business structures, governance & tax, Trade marks, business names & reputation

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Filming with a Smartphone/Hidden Camera Information Sheet

November 20, 2012

Making films on a smartphone or using surveillance and listening devices raises important issues such...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Privacy & image rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Film Location Releases

November 13, 2012

If you are filming on private property or in a public space (such as a...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Contracts, Insurance & liability

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Using brands and products in film

November 1, 2012

This information sheet covers the legal issues as well as the money-making opportunities that exist...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Insurance & liability, Trade marks, business names & reputation

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Putting Your Film or Photo Online

October 30, 2012

This information sheet outlines the legal issues artists or arts organisations should consider when planning...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Photography

Legal Topics: Classification, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Putting Your Film or Photo Online
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Performers’ rights

September 24, 2012

Actors, circus performers, musicians, dancers and other live performers may have performers’ rights in their...

Art Forms Film & Screen, Music, Performing Arts & Dance

Legal Topics: Copyright & moral rights, Indigenous cultural & intellectual property, Trade marks, business names & reputation

Post Type: Information Sheet

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Film competitions

August 15, 2012

Entering a film competition creates a binding contract between the film maker and the competition...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Contracts, Copyright & moral rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

Read more about Film competitions
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Telling people’s stories on film

August 9, 2012

Film makers sometimes choose to base their stories on real events and real people. Documentaries...

Art Forms Film & Screen

Legal Topics: Confidentiality, Copyright & moral rights, Defamation, Privacy & image rights

Post Type: Information Sheet

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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continuing connection to land, place, waters and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders both past and present.