Ask a Lawyer: The Way Forward in Canadian TV/Film Production
On March 12, 2015, the CRTC (Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission) released The Way Forward — the first Broadcasting Regulatory Policy to come out of “Let’s Talk TV: A Conversation with Canadians” launched by the CRTC in October 2013. The CRTC’s stated intent is to make policies to facilitate and to lead Canadian programming into […]
Ask a Lawyer: Non-Canadian Talent Working in Canada in Film and TV
The official policy of the Government of Canada is that Canadian citizens and permanent residents should be given the first opportunity to fill positions in Canada. This makes good sense, and there are many talented individuals here in Canada. That said, there is no denying that the option to access foreign talent can be a […]
Ask a Lawyer: Gathering and Waiving Rights
It’s always a great time for producers to thank the crews who have worked long hours and put in so much effort to help bring your vision to the screen. Another time we reward crew is with production agreements. Generally speaking, the fees producers pay crews compensate them for all services provided, for all intellectual […]
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) – What Do You Need To Know?
Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit – What is it and Should You Apply? Funding the production of your Canadian television program or movie will likely include tax credits. In Canada, there are two general categories of film and television tax credits — Canadian content and production services tax credits. Both are intended to […]
Copyright Protection & Classical Music
Copyright Protection & Classical Music Copyright protection & classical music is a widely searched topic. You may be wondering what it (copyright protection) does, well, copyright protection covers original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works of authorship. This is during the lifetime of the author, the remainder of the calendar year in which the author […]
Ask a Lawyer: Digital Games and Copyright
Mark Edwards, Lawyer, Edwards PC, Creative Law Here’s a very practical introduction to copyright in video games — what you, as a game developer, need to know. It will come as no surprise that your game is a combination of many elements. At a minimum, these include a computer program, static and animated graphics, and a description […]
Virtual Reality in Gaming and Derivative Works : Ask a Lawyer
Virtual Reality in Gaming and Derivative Works – Introduction It’s a time of rapid technological change. As a gamer, I am very excited to see the game industry move to Virtual Reality (VR) and its much more immersive gaming experience. While technology might be changing, copyright law is not. If your VR project involves creating […]
