http://tags.library.upenn.edu/tag/internet+distribution PennTags Feed http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/27925 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/27925 <p>This book presents a guide to the resource acquisition, legal, and financial necessities of producing an independent film.&nbsp; Every aspect of the planning and execution of the business side of filmmaking is discussed, including hypothetical situations based on the personal experience of the entertainment lawyers who co-authorized the book.&nbsp; The book introduces the roles of producer and lawyer, then outlines the film development process through deal making, financing, hiring, licensing and distribution.</p><p>As is pertains to my project, this book provides valuable insight into the warranted concern that filmmakers have had with the 21st century dispute over Internet distribution rights.&nbsp; In the case of <em>Viacom v. Youtube</em>, the exclusive rights per the 1976 Copyright Act for copyright owners to reproduce their works became the basis for allegations against YouTube for a count of direct copyright infringement.&nbsp; The authors of this book advise filmmakers to negotiate with distributors on the basis that they &quot;cannon distribute on the Net until there is adequate 'border protection' to prevent access outside licensed territories&quot; (132).</p><p>Erickson, Gunnar, Harris Tulchin, Mark Halloran, and J. Gunnar Erickson. <u>The Independent Film Producer's Survival Guide: A Business and Legal Sourcebook </u>. New York: Schirmer Trade Books, 2005 </p><p>&nbsp;</p>