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What the Health What the Health is the groundbreaking follow-up film from the creators of the award-winning documentary Cowspiracy. The...
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At the end of your film project—after the foley, the music, and the final renders—it’s time to give your film...
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Filmmakers can become complacent about their exposure to copyright infringement lawsuits, especially if they focus on cases that are dismissed...
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The documentary film Under the Gun, narrated and executively produced by Katie Couric, premiered in January 2016. In September of…
Copyright infringement is a real risk for every film that is produced, and infringement lawsuits can hit your film—whether it’s…