"FAIR USE vs. FARE USE"

Producers Guild of America

"FAIR USE vs. FARE USE"
The Boundaries of Legitimacy or Theft
in Using Other Artist's Work

a special joint Workshop from

PGA East Documentary and Non-Fiction
Committee

and

New Media Council East



Monday, December 15, 2008

7pm – 9pm

Whether you are doing a documentary film, non-fiction television, or a social network viral video or webisode, if you are using other people's copyrighted materials, this workshop is for you!

FAIR USE and LEGAL POLICY of Copyright Material: A workshop panel for PGA members *ONLY*
on its use in Film, Television and New Media
from one of the foremost experts in the field, DR. PETER JASZI

CASE STUDIES, and current application in recent Film, TV and On-line Video:

The Producers Guild of America New Media Council East and the PGA East Documentary and Non-Fiction Committee presents a workshop on the future of media policy, and the current changes in Copyright Law that effect the use of video, music and material choices all producers need and have wanted to choose to get their stories across, but have been held back because of the costs of clearances and the hesitancy of what is Fair Use and what is not. The advances in new technology also have created different ways material is used and these areas will be examined as well as the traditional role this material is used in Film and Television. Case studies will be discussed and members may bring up specific ways they are using copyrighted material and the accepted rights and clearances necessary, or NOT necessary, regarding E&O insurance, rights clearances costs, lengths of material accepted for use, and the interpretation of the law accepted in today's world, of the term "Fair Use".


The ability to easily create and share online video presents unprecedented opportunities for self-expression, but has at the same time generated significant confusion about what is permissable versus impermissable copying. How does one balance the rights of copyright holders and the rights of those who use content for new, valuable and expressive purposes.


Dr. Peter Jaszi having spent many years educating and speaking on "Fair Use" policies for Film and Television, has now turned his attention to Online video, as well.

Dr. Peter Jaszi, Professor of Law and Director of Intellectual Property Law Clinic at American University
Professor of Law, and Director of Intellectual Property Law Clinic at American University, Peter Jaszi has literally written the book on copyright and Fair Use.
www.centerforsocialmedia.org


Moderators:

Mark Marabella, President, MARABELLA PRODUCTIONS, Co-Chair of the Documentary and Non-Fiction Committee
Mark is an Emmy® nominated executive producer and founder of Marabella Productions. He has more than 15 years experience developing, writing, producing, and directing documentaries and television series. The company has produced more than 20 hours of primetime factual programming for the Discovery Channel, The History Channel, The Science Channel, and The National Geographic Channel.
Mark is the PGA East Co-Chair of the Documentary Committee.
www.marabellaproductions.com

Paul Waterman, President, COSMIC SCREEN, LLC; board delegate, PGA New Media Council
Paul Waterman is the founder and chief executive officer of Cosmic Screen, LLC, a global production company that specializes in original entertainment programming for digital media platforms. The company’s initial production, ‘7 Sins,’ is one of the first original HD web production made for the syndication market. Paul has produced a large body of live video and studio music productions, ranging from his work with NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ to productions with Showtime and pay-per-view events with the Rolling Stones, acquiring the use of video segments. He is regarded as one of the industry’s premier performance rights negotiators, and has expanded this expertise into new media production rights management.
www.cosmicscreen.com


REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

LOCATION:
HBO - Conference Room
1100 Avenue of the Americas
(Between 42nd and 43rd)
New York City


Space is *VERY* limited to 35 participants so a confirmed RSVP for this event is required.