Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California
film adaptation
I am an aspiring screewriter who has yet to have a produced script, but has won several contests. I have 2 novels that I cannot find the film rights information on. What is the process to go about of obtaining these rights? Must I find an agent first?
Asked on 12/14/07, 7:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark
Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark
Re: film adaptation
Film rights are, in all likelihood, controlled by either the Author or the Publisher of the book. Start with the copyright holder, and work your way from there.
You don't need an agent for this, you probably DO need a lawyer to help draw up appropriate paperwork, and to deal with the rights holders' representatives.
Answered on 12/14/07, 7:39 pm
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