Independents eone entertainment one handles mostly summit entertainment films plus others lionsgate handles its own, millennium films and summit entertainment entertainment film distributors most successful independent film distributor, h. In the leasing model, the distributor agrees to pay a fixed amount for the rights to distribute the film. Hit content that connects with families, from peppa pig to pj masks. Uk copyright law fact sheet the uk copyright service. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. More than 500 broadcast partners in over 150 territories worldwide. This is normally the task of a professional film distributor, who would determine the marketing strategy for the film, the media by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing, and who may set the release date and other matters. Our aim is to protect directors and their, ensuring they do receive a fair reward for the use of their creations and that the value of their. Successful filmmakers and by that i mean filmmakers who successfully recoup their budget and repay investors, are the ones who develop a distribution strategy before they embark on the filmmaking process, and sometimes before they write the script. We also specialise in film distribution and we also. However, other parties like distributors and funding bodies might be involved and hold some of the intellectual property rights. Dreyer and pier paolo pasolini, as well as a selection of current features and documentaries. This is the distribution sector and its vital to the health of the whole film economy. In some circumstances even if a film is available to buy or rent for home use, it doesnt mean public screening.
Once you know who the owner is, you will need to contact them to request permission. The last thing you want is to inadvertently commit an infringement of, resulting in costly legal action. Apply for the 3 month internship legal events and film distribution job in all uk. We represent many hollywood and independent film studios and distributors licensing screenings outside the home or cinema.
Matt smith, cohead theatrical for lionsgate uk starts the proceedings with an overview of film distribution in the uk and how film bloggers and influencers have come to feature more and more within the marketing mix. If is held by the publisher you should check their website for an online permissions form or designated permissions. Like other forms of entertainment, the film business is productdriven. Film distribution is the process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience. Registered post method one of the most popular most popular methods in the uk is to send your script to yourself via registered or recorded post this is also known as poor mans registration but there are huge problems with this, namely as it is not considered legal proof in a court of law, as this method can be tampered with, rendering it unsafe evidence. We negotiate, collect and distribute royalty payments for uses of the works directors make. Why do we even have distribution as a right protected by.
Notes 1 coowned with sony pictures entertainment and lions gate entertainment corporation. We are currently in a boom for feature film production, with more films made in the uk last year than ever before. Distribution for independent film is a completely different process. The acquisition distribution agreement there are several ways to develop or produce a film. Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so readers can copy and paste them into their own book files, ready for customization. Acts that do not infringe fair dealing is a term used to describe acts which are permitted to a. There are three themes in particular which need to be analysed and understood in more detail, and which will be the focus of the event on june. What are the best movie distribution companies in the uk. Prints are available from our regular distribution collection and the extensive holdings of the bfi national. They distributed clio barnards fantastic social realist film the selfish giant.
Ager film aim group air productions akkord film produktion al dakheel inc alameda films alcina pictures. Whether you are making a lowbudget short film, a documentary, or a hollywood blockbuster, you need to know about some important legal issues that can affect you. A guide to uk film distribution, marketing and cinema releases. This means that every finished audiovisual work has two joint authors who each own when the work is created. Beginning with an idea, or the movie rights to an existing literary property, a studio can hire a writer to create a script. This article will provide you with a best practice framework to allow your business to. The key ones are reproduction, preparation of derivative works, distribution and. Recordings motion pictures are audiovisual works consisting of a series of related images that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion, together with. If the distributor and the studio have a profitsharing relationship, on the other hand, the distributor gets a percentage typically anywhere from 10 to 50 percent of the net profits made from the movie. This was produced by moonspun films and won an array. Producers alliance for cinema and television pact is the uk trade association.
In the uk, bfi distribution catalogue also includes a selection of the best international cinema, including titles by akira kurosawa, jean renoir, ingmar bergman, carl t. In the independent film sector, vertical integration does not operate so commonly. This chapter focuses on, clearance and moral rights for people. This fact sheet is included in our pdf educational fact sheet pack which is free to reproduce for educational establishments, libraries, advice centres and other noncommercial organisations.
A filmmakers guide to distribution and exhibition bfi. Legal information for film and video makers what are your rights as a film or video maker. In the uk, the first owners of a film are the producer and the principal director. The quality of productions means they are successful in film festivals and they have released more cannes film festival winners than any other uk distributor.
Under uk and european law, the joint owners of in a film or television programme are the principal director and the production company or broadcaster who arranged for the work to be made. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and. Republic film distribution, the nascent uk releasing company set up by zak. Entertainment one bringing the best content to the world. Directors uk is the collective management organisation cmo for film and tv directors in the uk. Uk law remains a misunderstood legislation for many businesses. Alternatively, a work can qualify for protection if its first publication took place. Again, this breakdown is meant to expose how film distribution works within the studio structure.
Permission may be granted in the form of a licence or a film booking. Both models can be good or bad, depending on how well a movie does at the box office. It also acquires ukrainian distribution rights to content produced around the world. Hopefully this gives you some insight into how film distribution works and where the industry stands in terms of distribution to theaters and home entertainment. Under us law, there is a series of rights granted to the holder, described in section 106. However, other parties like distributors and funding bodies might be.
In the uk, when you sell an analogue copy of your work e. To screen a film to the public, you need permission from the film s owner. Ua distribution owns the rights to sell content produced by film. The best way to do this is by email or a written request. Bfi distribution we hire out films on dcp, 35mm, 16mm and dvdbluray for theatrical, nontheatrical and educational screenings in cinemas and other venues across the uk and internationally. It is becoming ever easier to make a feature film, thanks in large part to new technology which is cheaper and more accessible. At present, the company has signed over 1,000 contracts to sell content in more than 100 places around the world, from north america to east asia. The studios development staff works with the writer to craft the story. From script to screen 11 dispute resolution is also covered, particularly the wipo mediation and expedited arbitration rules for film and media that are specifically tailored to resolve potential. Filmmakers need to get a good, rocksolid understanding of how film distribution works.
After months of speculation, uk distributor icon film distribution has been sold to home entertainment specialists kaleidoscope and main investor schneider media investments smi, a source has. By closing this message, you are consenting to our use of cookies. The application may be accessed through the offices online registration system. Dimensione direct sales srl and another v knoll international spa, case c 516. Producers tend not to have longterm economic links with distributors, who. The uk position, that offering or advertising copies for sale is not capable of amounting to an infringement of the distribution right, seems no longer to be correct. Artificial eye specialises in world cinema and arthouse films. You need a nontheatrical film licence to show films and tv programmes in public. Icon film distribution is a leading uk independent film distributor collaborating with local and international filmmakers on the very best of independent film. One of the top independent record labels in the world. Even if you get permission from all the rightsholders, you should still credit the authors of the original work by putting a. We use cookies to collect information about how you use gov. The licensing of films for nontheatrical, bluraydvd screenings can be complicated, but the vast majority of films are available through.
Icon film distribution sold to kaleidoscope news screen. Learn how to a movie with expert movie industry advice in this free online independent film distribution video clip. Guide to film distribution launching films uk film. For contact details for uk distributors, click here. The office will accept a form ca only to correct or amplify a renewal registration, gatt registration, or group registration for nonphotographic databases. This article will provide you with a best practice framework to allow your business to operate within the.
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