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Articles by Michael Donaldson
How the PRESS Act Will Protect Documentarians
Mon, 08/19/2024
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Even Without 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' Temperatures Rise for Documentaries at Cannes
Tue, 10/22/2013
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Little Orphan Indie: The Problem of Rights Clearances and the IDA Solution
Sat, 12/01/2012
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US Congress to Consider Adopting Orphan Works Legislation
Mon, 10/10/2011
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IDA Helps Put Some Fair in Fair Use
Sun, 10/03/2010
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IDA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Trademark Use in Film Title
Sat, 12/26/2009
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Doc and Filmmaking Org Conclude "Fair Use" Testimony
Thu, 05/14/2009
Advocacy
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IDA Seeking Exemption from DMCA Criminal Provisions
Wed, 05/06/2009
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Documentary Filmmakers: We Need Your Help!
Sun, 01/25/2009
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RIAA Yields to Reality as Record Companies Stop Lawsuits
Fri, 01/23/2009
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Help Needed for Documentary Filmmakers
Fri, 01/23/2009
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Fair Use Case of John Lennon Song Continues
Fri, 10/10/2008
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, February-March 2004
Sun, 02/08/2004
Column
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, January 2004
Fri, 01/16/2004
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, December 2003
Fri, 12/26/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, November 2003
Sat, 11/15/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, August-September 2003
Sat, 08/23/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, July 2003
Thu, 07/24/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, June 2003
Tue, 06/10/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, May 2003
Mon, 05/05/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, April 2003
Tue, 04/01/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, March 2003
Sat, 03/01/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, February 2003
Sat, 02/01/2003
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, December 2002 / January 2003
Sat, 12/07/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, November 2002
Fri, 11/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, October 2002
Tue, 10/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, September 2002
Sun, 09/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, July / August 2002
Mon, 07/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, June 2002
Sat, 06/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, May 2002
Wed, 05/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, April 2002
Mon, 04/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, March 2002
Fri, 03/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, February 2002
Fri, 02/01/2002
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, December 2001 / January 2002
Sat, 12/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, November 2001
Thu, 11/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, October 2001
Mon, 10/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, September 2001
Sat, 09/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, July / August 2001
Sun, 07/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, June 2001
Fri, 06/01/2001
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Fair Use, Reuse and Lawsuits
Fri, 06/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, May 2001
Tue, 05/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, April 2001
Sun, 04/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, March 2001
Thu, 03/01/2001
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Notes from the Reel World: The Board President's Column, February 2001
Thu, 02/01/2001
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