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On Chronicling Criminals
George Rush
Sep 27, 2011Though it's legal to film illegal acts, crime can certainly complicate your filmmaking process.
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Legal
On Chronicling Criminals
George Rush
Sep 27, 2011Though it's legal to film illegal acts, crime can certainly complicate your filmmaking process.
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September 29 2011
On Chronicling Criminals
George Rush
Sep 27, 2011Though it's legal to film illegal acts, crime can certainly complicate your filmmaking process.
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'Vigilante, Vigilante' Opens Can of Worms
Michael Fox
Aug 18, 2011Filmmakers find themselves outside the 'buffer' zone as film about graffiti-abaters hits local screens, and streets. Editor's note: Vigilante, Vigilante: The Battle for Expression, a Bay Area-made film on graffiti "abatement," opened with a clamor last weekend at the Roxie, as San Francisco's Department of Public Works made an issue of cleaning up the film's street-art advertising campaign. The filmmakers responded that they've asked that their materials not be posted illegally, but that hasn't stopped DPW requesting them to cease and desist attracting audiences via wheatpaste. What follows is sf360.org's interview...
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News & Blogs
'Vigilante, Vigilante' Opens Can of Worms
Michael Fox
Aug 18, 2011Filmmakers find themselves outside the 'buffer' zone as film about graffiti-abaters hits local screens, and streets. Editor's note: Vigilante, Vigilante: The Battle for Expression, a Bay Area-made film on graffiti "abatement," opened with a clamor last weekend at the Roxie, as San Francisco's Department of Public Works made an issue of cleaning up the film's street-art advertising campaign. The filmmakers responded that they've asked that their materials not be posted illegally, but that hasn't stopped DPW requesting them to cease and desist attracting audiences via wheatpaste. What follows is sf360.org's interview...
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April 14, 2011
The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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April 14, 2011
The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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Legal
The Art of the Steal
George Rush
Apr 12, 2011Whether in the foreground or background of your narrative feature, pieces of art require copyright consideration.
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Burroughs’ Story Still Stranger than Fiction
Dennis Harvey
Mar 11, 2011A new Burroughs documentary revisits a familiar story, but delivers fresh insight.
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March 17, 2011
Burroughs’ Story Still Stranger than Fiction
Dennis Harvey
Mar 11, 2011A new Burroughs documentary revisits a familiar story, but delivers fresh insight.
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Reviews
Burroughs’ Story Still Stranger than Fiction
Dennis Harvey
Mar 11, 2011A new Burroughs documentary revisits a familiar story, but delivers fresh insight.
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What you Need to Know to License Music for Film
George Rush
Mar 8, 2011Breaking down the common licensing terms.
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What you Need to Know to License Music for Film
George Rush
Mar 8, 2011Breaking down the common licensing terms.
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March 10, 2011
What you Need to Know to License Music for Film
George Rush
Mar 8, 2011Breaking down the common licensing terms.
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Feb 3 2011
Sundance Awards 'Circumstance,' 'Another Happy Day'
Susan Gerhard
Jan 30, 2011Ten days of audience voting and jury contemplation lead to a barrel of awards for directors, writers.
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Sundance Awards 'Circumstance,' 'Another Happy Day'
Susan Gerhard
Jan 30, 2011Ten days of audience voting and jury contemplation lead to a barrel of awards for directors, writers.
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January 31, 2011
Sundance Awards 'Circumstance,' 'Another Happy Day'
Susan Gerhard
Jan 30, 2011Ten days of audience voting and jury contemplation lead to a barrel of awards for directors, writers.
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News & Blogs
Sundance Awards 'Circumstance,' 'Another Happy Day'
Susan Gerhard
Jan 30, 2011Ten days of audience voting and jury contemplation lead to a barrel of awards for directors, writers.
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Copyright Crosses Borders
George Rush
Nov 16, 2010Laws and treaties protect artists' rights overseas and make the permissions-gathering process all the more important for filmmakers.
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Copyright Crosses Borders
George Rush
Nov 16, 2010Laws and treaties protect artists' rights overseas and make the permissions-gathering process all the more important for filmmakers.
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November 18, 2010
Copyright Crosses Borders
George Rush
Nov 16, 2010Laws and treaties protect artists' rights overseas and make the permissions-gathering process all the more important for filmmakers.
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Digital
Online Film Contests: Friend or Foe?
Hannah Eaves
Sep 14, 2010Contemplating the pros and cons of entering online film contests.
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Online Film Contests: Friend or Foe?
Hannah Eaves
Sep 14, 2010Contemplating the pros and cons of entering online film contests.
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September 16, 2010
Online Film Contests: Friend or Foe?
Hannah Eaves
Sep 14, 2010Contemplating the pros and cons of entering online film contests.
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The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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September 2, 2010
The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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September 2, 2010
The Price of Fame
George Rush
Aug 31, 2010When filming a public figure, the rights to privacy as well as publicity need to be considered.
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Crowd Control
George Rush
Jul 13, 2010No matter what kind of film you’re making, eventually all filmmakers encounter the common legal problem of filming in a crowd.
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Crowd Control
George Rush
Jul 13, 2010No matter what kind of film you’re making, eventually all filmmakers encounter the common legal problem of filming in a crowd.
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Crowd Control
George Rush
Jul 13, 2010No matter what kind of film you’re making, eventually all filmmakers encounter the common legal problem of filming in a crowd.
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Crowd Control
George Rush
Jul 13, 2010No matter what kind of film you’re making, eventually all filmmakers encounter the common legal problem of filming in a crowd.
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Media Pulse: A Crude Interpretation of the Law
Jennifer Preissel
Jul 1, 2010Jennifer Preissel examines the film and the court case that could redefine a journalist’s protection under First Amendment rights.
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In Depth
Media Pulse: A Crude Interpretation of the Law
Jennifer Preissel
Jul 1, 2010Jennifer Preissel examines the film and the court case that could redefine a journalist’s protection under First Amendment rights.
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News & Blogs
Judge's Crude Behavior Infuriates Documentary Makers
Michael Fox
May 18, 2010From chilling to dangerous to horrendous, local reactions to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan s ruling in favor of Chevron in New York on May 6 ran an unsurprisingly narrow gamut.
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News & Blogs
Judge's Crude Behavior Infuriates Documentary Makers
Michael Fox
May 18, 2010From chilling to dangerous to horrendous, local reactions to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan s ruling in favor of Chevron in New York on May 6 ran an unsurprisingly narrow gamut.
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News & Blogs
New York Times: 'A Filmmaker’s Quest for Journalistic Protection'
May 7, 2010Documentary film footage is caught in the middle of a court battle between Chevron and Ecuadorian plaintiffs over pollution of the Amazon rain forest.
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Legal
Do You Pass the Test?
George Rush
Apr 26, 2010You are awesome. Spectacular, incredible, interesting, accomplished and generally just way awesome. Everyone wants to hear every possible thing there is to know about you.
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Public, Private: A Need-to-Know Guide
George Rush
Feb 23, 2010People are fascinated by the lives of others. But can someone make a doc, biopic, historical or narrative film about a famous person without their permission?
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Public, Private: A Need-to-Know Guide
George Rush
Feb 23, 2010People are fascinated by the lives of others. But can someone make a doc, biopic, historical or narrative film about a famous person without their permission?
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What's In a Name?
George Rush
Jan 5, 2010The thing about titles is they re too short to receive copyright protection. For copyright purposes, a title is like a label of a copyrighted work.
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In Production
Legal Eagle Eye Kristine Enea Zooms 'Off the Grid'
Michael Fox
Dec 8, 2009Kristine Enea's documentary shows The EcoCenter, a San Francisco environmental educational facility that treats and recycles wastewater and generates its own solar power.
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A Challenge to Filmmakers
George Rush
Nov 3, 2009George Rush skips legal concerns and instead speaks to a larger issue: the lack of quality independent filmmaking today.
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A Challenge to Filmmakers
George Rush
Nov 3, 2009George Rush skips legal concerns and instead speaks to a larger issue: the lack of quality independent filmmaking today.
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In Production
Don't Criticize it: 'Holding On to Jah'
Michael Fox
Oct 28, 2009It’s hard to imagine a venue where the new documentary Holding On to Jah will sound better than it did at Mezzanine last Wednesday night.
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Reviews
The Turn-off Sex Cinema of Koji Wakamatsu
Dennis Harvey
Oct 16, 2009Probably no one pushed the artistic carte blanche of "pink" films further—at least into the realm of serious political engagement—than the Japanese auteur.
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Fine points on Festivals
George Rush
Aug 17, 2009Avoiding Disaster: Festivals are a good way to have your film discovered by distributors, to build buzz and to build an audience—if you're well prepared.
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Q & A
Swedish Muckrakers Enlist Local Help
Michael Fox
Aug 4, 2009Oakland attorney Richard Lee speaks on the legal case surrounding the Swedish filmmakers of the hot-button documentary Bananas!.
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Q & A
Richard Levien, from 'Immersion' to 'La Migra'
Jennifer Preissel
Jun 29, 2009New Zealand transplant Richard Levien, a longstanding fixture of the San Francisco indie film community, breaks out of the editing room with Immersion.
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Legal
Facing the Music (Rights)
George Rush
Jun 16, 2009Avoiding Disaster: Clearing music is one of those horrible, arduous, frustrating tasks that needs to be done in order to show or sell a film.
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Reviews
Kubrick and Altman's Fear, Desire, and Delinquency
Dennis Harvey
May 8, 2009The Roxie present Fear and Desire and Delinquents by Stanley Kubrick and Robert Altman
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'Medicine for Melancholy' and the Art of DIY Legal Agreements
George Rush
Mar 3, 2009For many narrative filmmakers, hiring a lawyer is either an afterthought or not a financial reality, but moving forward with a film without considering legal is a huge mistake.
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In Production
Leban and Szajko's Gay Marriage Doc
Michael Fox
Feb 18, 2009The tentatively titled Winter of Love uses Prop. 8 as a framework for a look at the increasing acceptance of gay marriage.
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Legal
Notes on Digital Distribution
George Rush
Oct 8, 2008Avoiding Disaster: George Rush offers tips on bridging the worlds of creativity and business.
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Q & A
SFIFF51: California Newsreel at 40
Erika Young
Apr 21, 2008Founded in 1968, San Francisco-based Newsreel is the oldest nonprofit, social-issue documentary film center in the U.S.
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Reviews
"RKO Lost & Found" at the Roxie
Dennis Harvey
Nov 23, 2007Six features in the week-long series had not been seen in 50 (and in one case 70) years due to legal complications.
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Q & A
Amy Berg's "Deliver Us From Evil"
indieWIRE
Oct 23, 2006Segueing from network television news to documentary features, Amy Berg makes her debut with a shocking, powerful film about pedophile priest Oliver Grady.
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Festivals
Human Rights Watch Film Festival: More Than "Watching"
Robert Avila
Mar 2, 2006HRW's series of films chosen for aesthetic value and human rights content continues to grow as it stays true to its roots.
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