One of the most common stories in Indie Filmmaking, especially in the feature length genre, is that of the "Promise of funding that turns out to be a dead end" scenario. How many of us have been approached by someone that claims to have access to investors and capital that will fund your movie, and after months of working, for free I might add, that it all turns out to not be true?

We are closing the gap between art and law!

This is a five-part article which might be best described as an F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) Guide to copyright issues as they apply in the world of digital video production, post production and distribution.

The U.S. Copyright Office web site provides information regarding copyright law, as well as copyright registration of screenplays, motion pictures, and music.

The WGAE web site provides information about joining the Writers Guild, member benefits, and finding an agent. Through the WGAE web site, you can also register your script with the Writers Guild for ten years of protection.