film, video & TV training | professional development
Law, Camera, Action!
| Discipline/s: | production |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Course code: | LAW109 |
| Date/s & times: | Register your interest |
| Contact hours: | 6 |
| Places: | 30 |
| Fee: | $70 members / $90 non members (Membership: $55 / $44 concession - join Open Channel here) |
Dream it, make it, don’t get sued!
Taught by an experienced film lawyer, this workshop explores the array of legal issues relevant to the development, production and distribution of film and digital content. From contracts to copyright, this is a vital course for anyone involved in film or video production.
General topics covered include: copyright law, rights to personality, defamation law, music law, contracts, release forms, insurance, unions, company structures (sole trader vs. incorporation) and where the law is heading in this digital age. Find out how the law can assist you to protect your rights.
Prerequisites: None. Beneficial to have basic filmmaking knowledge
Who should do this course?
Suitable for anyone interested or currently working in the screen industry. Producers, writers, directors and all crew will gain something from this workshop.
Where can I go after this course?
Continue training in Producing at Open Channel, or working as an independent filmmaker applying your new knowledge and skills in sound legal procedures for screen practice.
Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses
How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)
If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.
Tutor
SHAUN MILLER
Shaun holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne. He also has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Melbourne. Shaun is a Senior Associate at Marshalls & Dent Lawyers' Media and Entertainment Department. He is currently on the Board of the Victorian College of the Arts Film and Television School Course Advisory Committee. Shaun also lectures in film and entertainment law at Open Channel, VCA, AFTRS and RMIT. Recent projects Shaun has worked on include the feature films "Ned Kelly", "The Rage in Pacid Lake", “Gettin’ Square” and "Suburban Mayhem"; numerous FFC-funded documentaries; AFC and Film Victoria funded shorts and documentaries; as well as the television program "John Safran’s Music Jamboree" and telemovie "Curtin". Shaun also acted for the producer of the short animated film "Harvie Krumpet" which won an Oscar at the Academy Awards in 2004. Shaun sees the role of today’s film and entertainment lawyer as a "facilitator", that is, liaising with producers, government funding bodies, distributors, financiers and creative talent in order to get films and television programs onto the big and small screen.
