This well written, legalese-free guide provides film makers with essential advice on almost every conceivable rights issue they might encounter -- from the initial acquisition of material to the situations encountered in reproduction, production, post-production and final release. Armed with this book, film makers can protect themselves and their work from disastrous legal actions and save thousands of pounds in legal fees. The first book devoted to the clearance and copyright issues that affect the film and video community, Clearance and Copyright is a must read for all film makers -- especially producers, directors, and screenwriters -- whether they make features, shorts, documentaries, or music videos.