publication release form or copyright?

[ccd2004]

Hello all,

I'm working on a documentary right now and am wondering what type of release form I'm going to need to have signed.
I'm shooting a doc. that follows a friend of mine that's been diagnosed with cancer and in 2 separate scenes of the doc she makes reference to a magazine (american cancer society) and in the other she references a pamphlet (made by the hospital we shot at).
I don't know if I need to have the respective folks sign a copyright release or a publication release or if there is an entirely different form that I don't know about that needs to be signed.
If any of you happen to have any insight on this I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

ccd

 

[brystew_512]

No need for permission?

No need for permission?

Do a little research on "Fair Use" it will help you with your answers. Let me know if this helps.

 

[ESTEBEVERDE]

Hello all,

I'm working on a documentary right now and am wondering what type of release form I'm going to need to have signed.
I'm shooting a doc. that follows a friend of mine that's been diagnosed with cancer and in 2 separate scenes of the doc she makes reference to a magazine (american cancer society) and in the other she references a pamphlet (made by the hospital we shot at).
I don't know if I need to have the respective folks sign a copyright release or a publication release or if there is an entirely different form that I don't know about that needs to be signed.
If any of you happen to have any insight on this I would appreciate it.

Thanks.

ccd

Who exactly are you wanting a release from?

You sure the hell don't need a release from the American Cancer Society nor The Hospital.

 

[David W. Richardson]

What do you mean exactly by 'she references'? If you just mean she mentions the publications by name -- such as "I enjoy reading [name of publication], it's got good information" -- then I can't imagine you'd need any kind of release at all.

If you actually show the cover of the magazine in question, then you probably need some sort of permission from the publisher. Same if she quotes verbatim text from an article in the magazine. These would most likely be copyright issues.

Having said that, I never recommend any filmmaker stake their reputation and future livelihood on legal advice gleaned from any group of virtual strangers -- even when that group includes me. For any legal issue, consult with an attorney. It's the best way to ensure you're protecting yourself, your family, your career and your film.

Good luck!

 

[Tainted]

Who exactly are you wanting a release from?

You sure the hell don't need a release from the American Cancer Society nor The Hospital.

He may not need one from the hospital b/c of the pamphlet, but he could (and probably does) need a location release from the hospital considering he was filming in there. I could be wrong, but I'd search on "location release" for more info, especially if the hospital is not publicaly owned.