Cleared means that you have written permission to use the content of everything that appears in your film. This also includes the script, brand names, logos and stock footage, images and music.
What is a film clearance?
Film clearance means that you need permission for all aspects for the film production. What is included in this are sets, actors/extras, music, stock film, art, posters, products/brands, books, computer programmes , dramatic works, photographs, etc. Film clearance is needed to avoid liability, acquire E/O insurance and to avoid any general copyright/trademark issues.
Clearance Checklist
- Script clearance - If your work is a work of fiction then you need to make sure none of the characters resemble an actual individual (living nor dead). It's alright if you make it on a real person but you need written permission to be able to do the film otherwise you can be sued by the person it is on.
- Content clearances - Anything that appears in your film needs to be cleared such as; products, logos and brand names, clips, stock footage, tapes and images, font, text and designs, famous works and people.
- Music clearances - Any music including published and original music you use in your film needs to be cleared.
- Location clearances - You need location agreements to allow you to
- Actors/contributors clearances
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