Film business & distribution · Advanced
Film Business, Rights and Ethics
Protect your work and respect others: copyright basics, agreements, music licensing, funding and pitching, and ethical practice.
A film is a business and a responsibility. This course explains the basic ideas behind rights, agreements and funding, and how to work ethically. It is general education, not legal advice — always consult a qualified lawyer for your situation.
What you will learn
- Explain copyright ownership and chain of title in simple terms
- Identify the agreements a production needs
- Understand music licensing basics
- Prepare a funding pitch and budget summary
- Apply ethical principles on set and in storytelling
Course content
- Copyright and chain of title14 min
- Agreements every production needs18 min
- Music and licensing14 min
- Funding, pitching and ethics18 min
- Final exam — 10 questions30 min · pass mark 75%
