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I've had a movie idea for years and I recently thought up of a concept trailer. Even though the clips in the trailer wouldn't be owned by me the name and basic idea is. I want to be able to post it to get hype for it but don't want to risk my idea being stolen.
I've had a movie idea for years and I recently thought up of a concept trailer. Even though the clips in the trailer wouldn't be owned by me the name and basic idea is. I want to be able to post it to get hype for it but don't want to risk my idea being stolen.
If you don't want the idea "stolen," don't show or tell anybody about it until you have a contractual relationship in place.
And no, you can't use other's materials in the promo for yours without permission.
I've had a movie idea for years and I recently thought up of a concept trailer. Even though the clips in the trailer wouldn't be owned by me the name and basic idea is. I want to be able to post it to get hype for it but don't want to risk my idea being stolen.
Who owns the clips you intend to use in your "concept trailer" and what exactly do you mean by a concept trailer?
If you want to discuss your movie idea and the legalities, you can do so with an entertainment lawyer or by having nondisclosure/confidentiality agreements signed prior to disclosing your idea.
Keep at it. There's nothing easy about the line of work you're shooting for - but you can ask some information about which you should be expected to know.
Keep at it. There's nothing easy about the line of work you're shooting for - but you can ask some information about which you should be expected to know.
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