Hey, so when I am submitting a work for a festival, should I get it copyrighted first or not?
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Everything I've been told (and chose to do) is yes, or register with WGA.
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So they steal your idea and do what with it? it takes lots of Time, money, and real connections to make movies for a living.
My fav hollywood unicorn success story is DaviD Sandberg. He was in Sweden making cheap short horror movies with his wife and two Hollywood Players saw his short on youtube and they hired him to direct a feature.
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Yes, Mariatou Saho. Copyright your work before you submit it to festivals. Use the U.S. Copyright Office. https://www.copyright.gov/
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Copyright is already in the film. But you should register it with the Copyright Office before submitting to festivals. Damages for any infringement that happens before registration cannot be recovered.
Not really, unless the paranoia keeps you awake all night.
"Work" like a movie or script? Anyways, most festivals have disclaimers...Unless you have a "Usual Suspects" sequel script, I'd worry not...