ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

12 years, 1 month ago - John Mc

Depends on how much and how you do it.

The law both sides of the pond protect written materials for seventy five years after the death of the author. However, extracts are allowed for tribute, parody, educational purposes, etc.

You would need to be more specific with your question.

John

12 years, 1 month ago - Lee 'Wozy' Warren

I'm sorry but I disagree with John somewhat. It's not enough to 'credit' the work plagiarised and think "that's that covered". If you're gonna use the work of someone else then you need their permission first. Pure and simple. To advocate anything else is outrageous.

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12 years, 1 month ago - John David Clay

shahid

I think its 'OK' as long as you credit (except from .... 1950 (dire, date, currently (in the script) and credits. alternatively email / write the copright holders and get written permission. I'm middle through a true story 'adaption' using books and amont for the time period but still crediting and will be potential asking about permission. It very complicated!

But I still agree about if you can be orginal go for that although a little nod mght works depends.

Best of luck with it


John

12 years, 1 month ago - Tom Green

Probably best- US law does have a 'fair use' exception but as of now the law in the UK doesn't. It has been slated for change but hasn't been passed yet. In the end, the copyright holders would probably only come after you if your film gets a lot of attention (and makes money) but best avoided if possible.

12 years, 1 month ago - Lee 'Wozy' Warren

What a writer writes is his life. Not just in terms of his/her blood, sweat and tears but also the resulting art out of those things. As a writer yourself you should be seeking your own voice out of your own blood, sweat and tears.
It's hard enough to get recognition as a writer as it is and using someone else's work will not help you. Be original. Let your voice stand out.

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12 years, 1 month ago - Michael Patrick Kelly

I think lifting dialogue is done more than people realize, and as another Shooter noted; extracts are allowed for tribute, parody, etc. In Spike Lee's film "Do The Right Thing" He "borrowed" dialogue from the film; "Night Of The Hunter" Radio Raheem's "Love Hate" rant is nearly word for word the same dialogue as Robert Mitchum's "Love Hate" rant from NOTH. Mr. Lee reworked it using modern bling instead of having love-hate tattooed on the knuckles.

12 years, 1 month ago - Shahid 'Shez' Hussain

cool I think I will leave it out then.

cheers everyone for taking the time to get back to me.