Story Rights |
On occasion I am invited to a film class and
I'll talk with folks about what I know about Story Rights | Story Rights.org |

To sum it all up:

1. Learn about U.S. Copyright Law - See: Copyright.gov |
- register your works for Copyright at the U.S. Copyright Office
- learn about an original work of authorship • a derivative work • a joint work
- copyright owner • claimant • author

2. Learn about the Writers Guild Basic Agreement | WGA | MBA to 2007 | MBA to 2010 soon!
- definitions: professional writer • literary material • signatory company
- a co-writing team • story • original treatment • screenplay
- Story by credit • separation of rights • screenplay by • written by

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JL at Art Institutes in Santa Monica - film production class - JL Story Rights audio |

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Send your Story Rights inquiries and comments here: JL.Company@mac.com |