Doc U: Taking on the Big Guys and
the Fight for Doc Rights
Monday, February 21, 2011
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Discussion & Audience Q&A: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Wine Reception to
Follow
The Cinefamily
611 N. Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
For nearly 30 years IDA has been on the frontlines in the battle for
documentary filmmakers’ legal rights. 2010 saw some encouraging advances
and even a few outright victories in this struggle in the areas of net
neutrality, a federal shield law that protects documentary filmmakers,
and a landmark exemption for documentary filmmakers under the Digital
Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The exemption provides documentary
filmmakers with access to previously "locked" DVD content for fair use
in their productions.
So what does all this mean for
documentary filmmakers? Find out at IDA’s February 21 edition of Doc U,
where those who have been fighting these battles and filmmakers who have
felt their impact first hand will discuss the current state of the
struggle, let you know what your legal rights are right now, and show
you how to protect yourself when taking on powerful corporations in a
documentary.
Come with questions! Get answers!
Panelists:
Michael Donaldson, Attorney
Christopher
Perez, Attorney
Moderator:
Eddie Schmidt, President, IDA Board of
Directors
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