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eLesson | Clearing Rights Best Practices

eLesson | Clearing Rights Best Practices

When talking about making movies, dealing with rights clearance issues may not sound like the most exciting part. But throughout the entire production workflow, there are a lot of legal questions to respond to:

What do I have to do when my script is based on real events and real people? Do I have to clear the artwork in the background? What do I need to consider when using copyrighted music? Is there an insurance against possible claims?

It is crucial to have at least a basic knowledge about the different rights involved and to follow a structured clearance strategy.


The following eTraining will guide you through the process of rights clearance in film and TV productions and will help you to navigate this complex arena!

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Responsible Katriina Miola
Last Update 05/08/2026
Completion Time 13 hours 20 minutes
Members 3
Production Rechtliche Grundlagen Vertragsgestaltung Medienrecht English
  • 1. Introduction
    1Lessons · 10 mins
    • 1.1 Course Introduction
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  • 2. Rights Clearance Procedure
    10Lessons · 2 hrs 50 mins
    • 2.1 Introduction
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    • 2.2 Which Rights to Clear?
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    • 2.3 The 4 Steps of Rights Clearance
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    • 2.4 Step 1: Define the Rights!
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    • 2.5 Step 2: Define the Rights Owners!
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    • 2.6 Step 3: Check Exceptions!
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    • 2.7 Step 4: Define the Scope of Use!
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    • 2.8 Case Study | Borat
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    • 2.9 Practical Tips
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    • 2.10 Test your knowledge
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  • 6. Turning Real Life into TV Series
    10Lessons · 1 hr 35 mins
    • 6.1 Introduction
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    • 6.2 Real Life Persons
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    • 6.3 Use of Products
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    • 6.4 The Role of a Lawyer
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    • 6.5 Case Study | Entourage
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    • 6.6 Case Study | The Newsroom
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    • 6.7 Life Story Agreements
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    • 6.8 Location Agreements
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    • 6.9 Practical Tips
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    • 6.10 Test your knowledge
      New 10 xp
  • 7. Best Practice | Clearing Rights at Zentropa
    10Lessons · 2 hrs 55 mins
    • 7.1 Introduction
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    • 7.2 Zentropa's Way of Doing It
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    • 7.3 Case Study | Italian for Beginners
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    • 7.4 Case Study | The Commune
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    • 7.5 Case Study | The Day Will Come
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    • 7.6 Case Study | We Shall Overcome
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    • 7.7 Case Study | Dear Wendy
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    • 7.8 Case Study | Nymphomaniac
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    • 7.9 Practical Tips
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    • 7.10 Test your knowledge
      New 10 xp
  • 9. Best Practice | Clearing Rights at NBC Universal
    12Lessons · 4 hrs
    • 9.1 Introduction
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    • 9.2 Copyright Clearance and Chain of Title
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    • 9.3 Title Clearance
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    • 9.4 Prescript Review | Fiction
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    • 9.5 Prescript Review | Non-Fiction
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    • 9.6 Clearance Report and Script Review
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    • 9.7 Production Clearance | Real People
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    • 9.8 Production Clearance | Places
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    • 9.9 Production Clearance | Copyright
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    • 9.10 Production Clearance | Trademarks
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    • 9.11 Practical Tips
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    • 9.12 Test your knowledge
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  • 11. Errors & Omissions Insurance
    10Lessons · 1 hr 40 mins
    • 11.1 Introduction
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    • 11.2 What Is E&O?
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    • 11.3 What Does It Deal With?
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    • 11.4 Key Deal Points
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    • 11.5 What Is Not Covered?
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    • 11.6 Purchasing E&O
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    • 11.7 In Case of a Claim
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    • 11.8 Case Studies
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    • 11.9 Practical Tips
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    • 11.10 Test your knowledge
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  • 12. Credits & Download
    2Lessons · 10 mins
    • 12.1 Thanks
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    • 12.2 Download summary
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